Communication | Alzheimer's Society

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.

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.

Colli eich Saesneg: ‘Dychwelyd’ at eich mamiaith wrth i ddementia waethygu’n raddol

Pan mae dementia yn effeithio ar allu person dwyieithog i gyfathrebu yn ei ail iaith.

Your questions answered by people affected by dementia

This Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and this is what they had to say.

How to talk to somebody living with dementia

Conversation can be harder for people living with dementia, and how we communicate is a vital part of living well. If you’re not sure of what to say or how to say it, read our tips for healthy communication.

Communicating – other resources

Details of more organisations that can provide more information and support about communication with someone with sensory impairment.

Tips for dementia-friendly 1-2-1 conversations and interviews

Tips developed with people living with dementia, on how to conduct 1-2-1 interviews and conversations.

A landMARQUE study of agitation and dementia

Shirley Nurock, a Research Network volunteer, shares her experience of caring for a loved one with agitation, and the latest from the MARQUE research project.

‘Don’t see dementia, see me’ – Free resource to help support people receiving care

‘This is me’ is a free leaflet that can be used to record important details about a person, such as their likes and dislikes. It helps more people with dementia receive personalised care while they are in hospital, a care home, or under the care of health and social care professionals.

Enomwoyi’s story: ‘One hundred times, that’s how often Ma asks the same thing’

For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has been a helpful coping mechanism.

06 November 2018

Write about your experience of dementia for our blog

Writing and sharing a story about how you or a loved one has been affected by dementia can offer some relief for both writer and reader.

Sex, intimacy and dementia

Dementia causes many changes in people's lives, including changes to sex and intimate relationships. Here we explain how dementia can affect the sexual feelings, desires and needs of people with dementia and their partners.

Supporting people with dementia over the phone

Get the skills you need to be able to communicate effectively over the phone with people living with dementia.