When Dementia Changes a son's relationship with his father: Nick’s Story

When dementia affects someone you love, the whole family must learn to adapt. Nick shares the emotional and practical realities of managing his father’s 13-year dementia journey, from coordinating his care to learning patience and new ways to communicate from an experienced carer.

He reflects on precious moments of connection, the comfort of knowing his father is well cared for and why families should talk openly, listen, learn and share their experiences.

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From Primary Carer Back to Daughter: Sue’s Family Story

Choosing care for ageing parents can be difficult, especially when they resist outside help. Sue shares how her mother’s fall, her father’s dementia and the strain on her own health forced her family to confront a decision they could no longer avoid.

She discusses the difficult search for the right carer, the bond her mother eventually formed with one and the peace of mind this brought. Most importantly, professional care has allowed Sue to step back from being the primary carer.

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More Than Just a Care Visit: Kike’s Vision for Care at Home

Domiciliary care is about far more than completing tasks. Delore Care founder Kike Olatundun explains how relationship-centred care can help people remain safely at home, preserve their dignity and independence, and allow relatives to be family again.

Drawing on more than a decade in care, she discusses how kindness, compassion and trust create better support, how families can gradually introduce care when a loved one is resistant, and how technology could give people greater control over their future care choices.

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Caring From the Heart: Connie’s Life of Helping Others

Connie shares a lifetime of caring for others, from supporting older neighbours and family members to serving her wider community. She explains why the best care comes from the heart and means seeing life through another person’s eyes.

Reflecting on the people she has helped, the father she wishes she had supported more and the neighbour whose love of life returned, Connie reveals how kindness, gratitude and practical care can transform lives, and why doing your best for others is the foundation of a life well lived.

Who Cares? – Conversations About Care