Keep the toilet door open so that it is visible to them or put a picture sign on the door to identify where the toilet is (making sure the sign is at a height they can see and is not shiny)

The book is written mainly for the person caring for or sharing their life with a person living with dementia, from diagnosis to considering a care home,’ she says.

When using Finding the Light in Dementia you will learn how to care with confidence & know:

Trainees will be able to understand how dementia may affect people and learn how to communicate and connect with them, how to help bring them joy while undertaking personal care, and so much more. I’m just a carer”. I have heard carers say this time and time again, but at Finding the Light in Dementia Care™ we will highlight the exceptional skills, knowledge and attitudes it takes to care for people living with dementia well, throughout all stages of their condition. This includes Alzheimer's disease, and the rarer types of dementia such as Lewy Body dementia, Frontotemporal dementia and Posterior Corticol Atrophy. Finding the Light in Dementia Care™ will raise the profile of social care. It is quite likely that you will both be feeling anxious, I would certainly recommend trying to get outdoors together and go on some walks to help your moods and to help you both get into the habit of making healthy decisions. It may also be worth finding out about psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help with low mood and anxiety that may occur due to the dementia. Your doctor may be able to recommend a psychotherapist or a counsellor to help you both. Finding the light will also prove invaluable by introducing ways to keep your partner mentally and physically stimulated that may help towards slowing down the progression of their dementia. Caroline likes the way the book is structured. ‘The use of bullet points at the end of each chapter and the space for notes means a carer could jot down thoughts and consult it regularly.

Dr Ann Williams -" Dementia care training is absolutely vital, not only for the welfare of patients but also for the wellbeing of their families and of the care staff. There could be no better person to develop this training than Jane Mullins – her approach is filled with compassion & genuine understanding of the diverse needs of dementia sufferers and their loved ones. The beauty of her ‘Finding the Light’ approach is in its simplicity & the genuine & meaningful connections it elicits." Finding the Light” is a wonderful book. It should be bought by anyone caring for someone living with dementia, who will find in it a practical handbook for the issues they may encounter, a fund of shared experiences by others, and an uplifting source of inspiration when things are difficult. I am Jane M. Mullins and I have cared for people living with dementia for 30 years, in memory clinics, care homes, hospital and at home. I have supported care staff in all my roles and created and delivered Personal and Professional Development training for Health and Social Care students. My PhD research- A Suitcase of Memories explored multi sensory ways to help people living with dementia communicate with their loved ones and stay connected. I also work as a Researcher at the Awen Institute, Swansea University. As a dementia nurse consultant with many years’ experience, Jane Mullins has a lot to share about good care. This book is her attempt to share it in a way that is helpful to anyone supporting a partner, relative or friend who has dementia. Tom Tremayne, Creative Director. Tom is a true creative, who studied Fine Art and then went on to graduate from Newport Film School. His first commercially released short film, When I Fall in Love (2014), a dementia awareness film was selected for screening at Cardiff Mini Film Festival in 2015. Tom is a skilled photographer, specialising in soundscapes, and has over five years' professional experience in analogue film reproduction, photo restoration and editing - look out for the Suitcase of Memories rewards!

Gina Awad, BEM, Founder & Lead, Exeter Dementia Action Alliance & Dementia Activist "Finding the Light in Dementia Care created and driven by Jane Mullins offers a holistic approach and will undoubtedly make a tremendous difference to all health and social care staff. We all need support, whoever we are, no matter what we do, but working in the care sector often means we are natural empaths. Therefore, it’s needed that much more. Without caring for ourselves how can we care responsibly for others. I met Jane through our shared passion to make a difference in the world of dementia. She’s an inspirational human being and I champion her innovative creative initiative from the bottom of my heart." A Suitcase of Memories multisensory toolkit activity for people living with dementia and their families to help them cope with the self-isolation caused by the pandemic; Developing a Suitcase of Memories, using multisensory reminiscence with couples to help them communicate and stay connected through my work as a Researcher at the Awen Institute, Swansea University Throughout the book the experience and compassion of the author shines through. Jane Mullins is a dementia nurse consultant who has devoted over 25 years to the study and practice of dementia and all her knowledge is distilled into this informative, non-technical work.