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Advice How to spot (and challenge) negative language about dementia in the media The media has a big role to play in shaping how society thinks about dementia. Find out you can help challenge negative language and harmful stereotypes about dementia in the media. The media has a big role to play in shaping how society thinks about dementia. Find out you can help challenge negative language and harmful stereotypes about dementia in the media. ... 14 September 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Mental, physical and speech abilities in later stages of dementia As dementia progresses to the later stages, people may have difficulties with memory and concentration, as well as their mobility and speech. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Sight and hearing loss with dementia Sight and hearing loss are both more common as you get older. For a person with dementia, this can cause extra problems, such as confusion about what's happening around them and problems with communication. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia, sensory impairment and communicating Many people with dementia will have hearing loss, sight loss or both. You might find the tips for communicating helpful. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. How to communicate with a person with dementia Dementia affects everyone differently so it's important to communicate in a way that is right for the person. Listen carefully and think about what you're going to say and how you'll say it. You can also communicate meaningfully without using spoken words. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia and language Dementia affects how a person can use language and communicate. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. This is me 'This is me' is a simple leaflet for anyone receiving professional care who is living with dementia or experiencing delirium or other communication difficulties. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Communicating and dementia Better communication can make it easier to meet the needs of the person with dementia, and for you to understand each other. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Practical tips for supporting someone with memory loss There are many practical ways that you can support a person with dementia who is experiencing memory loss. Read our advice for some of the most common memory problems. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Sharing feelings after a dementia diagnosis and being willing to ask for help From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, people shouldn't feel that they have to face a dementia diagnosis alone. Luke Bishop talks to a woman who has decided to ask for help when she needs it. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. A volunteer moderator who has got a lot of support from other Talking Point members From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, a carer in Greater Manchester who has valued the support of other Talking Point members decided to give something back as a volunteer moderator. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. How people with dementia are having influence through Alzheimer's Society's service user review panels From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, learn how an increasing number of people with dementia influence a range of local and national work through the Alzheimer's Society’s service user review panels (SURPs). Read more