Trudi Scrivener
19 posts
https://www.ashridgehomecare.co.uk
Trudi has more than 30 years’ experience in the care sector and is the founder of Ashridge Home Care, the award-winning specialist live-in care provider. She is also a board member of a The Princes Centre charity and an ambassador at the Heart of Bucks charity. As a Dementia Champion she seeks to raise awareness of how life can be improved for those living with dementia.
Elderly lady recovering from a stroke with support

A Support Network For Stroke Survivors: Why It’s Important

June 5, 2024
Trudi Scrivener
Stroke
recovery support, stroke
No Comments
Whether you’ve just suffered a stroke yourself or you’re caring for somebody who has, there are several emotional and practical challenges that may occur. It’s important to recognise that recovery…
giving a plant as a gift

Present Ideas for People With Different Stages Of Dementia

December 11, 2023
Trudi Scrivener
Dementia, Elderly Care
dementia, gift ideas, present ideas
1 Comment
Finding the perfect present for a loved one with dementia can be very difficult. If your loved one is one of the 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia,…
stages of dementia

The Stages of Dementia

December 20, 2021
Trudi Scrivener
Dementia
dementia, stages
No Comments
Dementia (also known as major neurocognitive disorder) is not a disease in itself but can be due to many reasons where the parts of the brain responsible for memories, decision-making,…
carer providing palliative care at home

Parkinson’s Disease Progression – What To Watch Out For

November 26, 2021
Trudi Scrivener
Parkinsons Disease
care at home, parkinsons
19 Comments
When you are told you have Parkinson’s Disease it is natural to worry about what the future holds. No doubt you had symptoms requiring investigation that led to a PD…
posterior cortical atrophy - diagnosis

What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?

March 31, 2021
Trudi Scrivener
Dementia
PCA
No Comments
Posterior Cortical Atrophy is a very rare form of dementia which affects the part of the brain at the back (posterior) of the head. The gradual and progressive degeneration of…
live-in care is the future of elderly care

Living With Dementia – Finding The Right Care

March 4, 2021
Trudi Scrivener
Dementia
alzheimers, care, dementia
No Comments
Find out how the right care can make a real difference for people living with dementia, helping their quality of life improve dramatically.   There are currently 850,000 people living…
recovering from a stroke

Recovering From A Stroke – Finding The Right Care

March 3, 2021
Trudi Scrivener
Live in Care, Stroke
care, recovery, stroke
18 Comments
In the UK, a stroke will occur every five minutes equalling over 100,000 strokes every single year. A person will at the very least need temporary care during the initial…
live-in carer

Why Social Interaction Is Vital For People Living with Dementia

April 16, 2018
Trudi Scrivener
Dementia
live-in care, living with dementia
28 Comments
Find out why social interaction is not just a benefit to people living with dementia, but it is vital to their wellbeing and quality of life. An article in The…
sign of alzheimer's disease

Long-winded speech could be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, says study

February 21, 2017
Trudi Scrivener
Dementia
alzheimers, alzheimers study, dementia, symptoms of alzheimers
No Comments
Janet Cohen Sherman, clinical director of the Psychology Assessment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently revealed new information suggesting that language deficits experienced by those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)…
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