Advice Non-verbal communication and dementia If a person is finding any kind of conversation too difficult, they may use non-verbal communication. As dementia progresses, this may become the main way a person communicates. You might find these tips for communicating non-verbally useful.
Advice How to talk about dementia with children and young people Children and young people will find it easier if you talk about dementia together. An important part of a supportive conversation is listening. Ask or allow a child or young person to express their feelings, even if they are negative emotions.
Real stories ‘I thought my dementia was menopause.’ – Marie’s story When primary school teacher Marie had trouble remembering words, she thought her memory loss was due to menopause. She didn’t think that at 51 she would be diagnosed with dementia. Now Marie and her family want to help raise awareness. 06 October 2020 0
Information Tried and tested: Mobile and landline phones for people with dementia We hear how people with dementia and their families got along trying out three specially designed phones at home. 30 September 2020 0
Real stories Stephanie’s story: ‘I climbed into Dad’s world with him. It helped bring us closer together.’ Stephanie shares how talking – about medical care, memories and wishes for the future – brought her closer to her dad Ted after his dementia diagnosis. 18 September 2020 4
Advice Should a person with dementia wear a face mask for coronavirus? Due to coronavirus, many of us now wear face masks or coverings while out shopping or on public transport. Some people with dementia may not like wearing a face covering, or understand why they should wear one. Read our advice on how to help and who may be exempt from wearing a mask. 14 September 2020 52
Real stories Tracy's story: ‘Mum’s expressive and receptive language was slipping gradually’ Tracy, a speech language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with language and communication. 28 July 2020 2
Advice When is it okay to lie to somebody with dementia? Tim Beanland, Head of Knowledge Management at Alzheimer's Society, discusses the difficult choices and situations around lying to a person with dementia to protect their feelings. 05 December 2019 71
Real stories Gift ideas: People affected by dementia try out our present list Three groups in Bristol came together and let us know what they think about a selection of gift ideas. 28 November 2019 0
Research Supporting deaf carers of people with dementia Research project: Dem - Deaf Carers. Developing a new model of carer support accessible for deaf people.
Real stories Khalid's story: 'I want to break the cultural taboo of dementia' Khalid is from a British Pakistani family in Leeds that helped to care for his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Khalid is raising awareness about the condition and tackling the cultural stigma of dementia. 18 September 2019 2
Information Losing your English: ‘Reverting’ to your mother tongue as dementia progresses Dementia can affect how well a bilingual person can communicate in their second language. Read our advice for a reader whose father is losing his English language. 03 June 2019 0
