As dementia progresses to the later stages, people may have difficulties with memory and concentration, as well as their mobility and speech.

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.

Many people with dementia will have hearing loss, sight loss or both. You might find the tips for communicating helpful.

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.

Dementia affects how a person can use language and communicate. 

'This is me' is a simple leaflet for anyone receiving professional care who is living with dementia or experiencing delirium or other communication difficulties.

Better communication can make it easier to meet the needs of the person with dementia, and for you to understand each other.

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.

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.

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.

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).