Information Tag: Information. Hallucinations and dementia 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. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Sexual health and dementia 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. Read more
Research ‘I’m just doing my bit to help’ - Rapid testing for coronavirus using saliva Since the pandemic started, it has been important to test as many people as possible for coronavirus. This helps to understand its spread. Fundraiser Sarah talks about a pilot she’s involved in that uses a rapid coronavirus test and has big ambitions. Since the pandemic started, it has been important to test as many people as possible for coronavirus. This helps to understand its spread. Fundraiser Sarah talks about a pilot she’s involved in that uses a rapid coronavirus test and has big ambitions. ... 28 October 2020
Advice Tag: Advice. Preventing and treating pressure ulcers There are ways to reduce the risk of a person with dementia developing pressure ulcers and bedsores. It is also possible to treat pressure ulcers and relief the pain caused by them. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Pressure ulcers and bedsores Pressure ulcers - also called pressure sores or bedsores - can develop if someone spends too long sitting or lying in one position. They are a particular risk for people with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. End of life care: communication and physical needs 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. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. UTIs and dementia - useful organisations Find out more about organisations that can give further information and support on UTIs and dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Tips to prevent UTIs in people with dementia The following tips can help to reduce the risk of a UTI in someone with dementia. Read more
Information Tag: Information. UTIs 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’ Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Obtaining samples of urine to test for a UTI 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. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What can cause a urinary tract infection? 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. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Types of UTI and how they are treated Read more about different types of UTIs that may affect people with dementia and how treatment differs for each one. Read more