Dementia may cause a person to have hallucinations or see things that aren't there. This is most common in people living with dementia with Lewy bodies, although other types of dementia may also cause hallucinations.
Sexual health is an important part of a healthy sex life. If you or your partner has dementia, you still need to consider the benefits and risks to keep you both healthy.
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.
UTIs in someone with dementia can cause a significant and distressing change in someone’s behaviour that is commonly referred to as ‘acute confusional state’ or ‘delirium’
Obtaining urine samples from a person with dementia can be difficult, and the relative or carer closest to them will probably be the best person to assist with this.
A number of different factors can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI) in a person with dementia, including the use of catheters, and weakened immune systems.
Having faced both HIV and dementia alone, Patrick Ettenes doesn't want others to do the same. Gareth Bracken meets a man focusing attention onto a neglected area.
Having faced both HIV and dementia alone, Patrick Ettenes doesn't want others to do the same. Gareth Bracken meets a man focusing attention onto a neglected area.
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