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Advice Is it typical for people with dementia to sleep a lot during the day? People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age. People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for carers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age. ... 12 May 2022
Real stories My dad is in the final stages of mixed dementia and I hope he goes in peace Loraine adores her father, Martin, but says she has watched the progression of his mixed dementia for long enough. Loraine shares the emotional experience of her dad not recognising her, the challenges of non-verbal communication and other difficulties that the later stages of dementia can bring. Loraine adores her father, Martin, but says she has watched the progression of his mixed dementia for long enough. Loraine shares the emotional experience of her dad not recognising her, the challenges of non-verbal communication and other difficulties that the later stages of dementia can bring. ... 16 November 2021
Information Tag: Information. The later stage of dementia People with later-stage dementia will eventually need full-time care and support with daily living and personal care, such as eating, washing and dressing. Whatever kind of dementia a person has, their life expectancy is on average lower. Read more
Research Namaste care: research update Malayka Rahman-Amin, Research Translation Manager at Alzheimer's Society, tells us about a therapy for people with advanced dementia, and how her role supports researchers to make a real-world impact. Malayka Rahman-Amin, Research Translation Manager at Alzheimer's Society, tells us about a therapy for people with advanced dementia, and how her role supports researchers to make a real-world impact. ... 07 March 2019
Research Globally united: how we connect researchers world wide We introduce two researchers who are working to improve end of life care. Their research is just one example of how Alzheimer's Society is connecting researchers around the world to tackle dementia. We introduce two researchers who are working to improve end of life care. Their research is just one example of how Alzheimer's Society is connecting researchers around the world to tackle dementia. ... 07 March 2019
Research Tag: Research. A mouth care programme for people with dementia and swallowing problems Research project: Is it feasible for the NHS to deliver a specialised mouth care programme for patients who have dementia and swallowing problems in an acute hospital? Read more
Research Tag: Research. International research partnerships International collaborations help our investments to go further. Learn more about our international partnerships and how they influence the dementia research landscape. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Feelings after a person with dementia has died We talk about what you might be feeling when a person with dementia dies, and share some tips for coping and readjusting after bereavement. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Print and online publications about dementia: Full list Here, you will find our full list of publications that you can download or order as printed copies. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. End of life care - useful organisations Find organisations that can provide help and support at the end of the person's life. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Making decisions about end of life care There will be important decisions to make as the person nears the end of life, including whether they should be resuscitated if they have a heart attack, and any religious practices they want observed. Advance care planning can help to ensure that a person's wishes are known and respected. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. End of life care: communication and physical needs There are many ways to communicate with a person at the end of their life. There are also steps you can take to support a person with any pain, infections, eating and drinking problems, and delirium. Read more
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