Articles

28 March 2023

Alzheimer's Society Dementia Together

Magazine

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY



27 August 2021

Alzheimer's Society Face Book Page -

The Friday Fund Raiser

So far we have donated £1300 to the Alzheimer's Society!

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY



29 November 2019

Mum with dementia sells handmade Christmas cards and paper flowers to people around the world.

So far she has raised £800 for the Alzheimer's Society.

METRO NEWS



12 April 2019

5 Online Activities for people living with dementia

Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy.

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY




16 August 2018

How setting up a business aged 88 has helped dementia sufferer Margaret

Margaret’s daughter Heather O’Neil encouraged her mother, who has always been creative, to start making paper flowers and other crafts after she was diagnosed with dementia in 2012.

YORKSHIRE POST



22 June 2018

So proud of my mum ... still making her beautiful flowers everyday ...

We have now raised £500 for the Alzheimer's Society and we have been featured in their Friday Fundraiser!

FACEBOOK/CREATIVECARER


FACEBOOK/ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY



06 October 2017

Sometimes Happiness can be Found when Looking at Old Photos

Heather looks after her lovely mother using Art Therapy, Music Therapy and Animal Therapy in a daily care routine. She is the founder of “Creative Carer” page, her mission is to inspire and give ideas to those caring for loved ones with neurological disorders.

NIXPLAY/BLOG



18 May 2017

A Paper Flower Tutorial to Help Improve Dementia Care

Finding the right activities for your loved one can be a challenge, and you must stay creative and persistent in your attempt to find what makes your loved one happy.

TOGETHER IN THIS TUTORIAL



10 Aug 2017

Heather’s dementia story: 'What really helps me look after Mum'

Heather O’Neil cares for her mum Margaret who lives with dementia. Over the years, she’s developed some great strategies and creative ways to make the caring journey a little easier on everyone.

UNFORGETTABLE BLOG Pt 1



07 Sept 2017

Heather’s dementia story: Alzheimer’s has taken Mum’s memory, but I won’t let it take her happiness'

In her second blog instalment, Heather O’Neil explains how she helps her mum Margaret to continue her creative hobbies whilst living with dementia.

UNFORGETTABLE BLOG Pt 2



02 Nov 2017

Heather’s dementia story: "Making these flowers brings Mum great joy"

In her third blog instalment, Heather O’Neil reveals how her mum Margaret is still putting her creative skills to great use

UNFORGETTABLE BLOG Pt 3



26 Sept 2017

Need something to help your loved one finda purpose?

How one  caregiver discovered that art therapy can be rewarding and stress reducing for herself and her mom.

CALMER WATERS



09 July 2016

How to Improve a Parent’s Life with Dementia

Heather O’Neil’s mom, Margaret, has dementia, and Heather has found activities that enrich her mom’s life.

HUFF POST