As a person's dementia progresses, their dental needs may become more complicated. The person might need specialist treatment and mental capacity to consent to treatment may need to be assessed.

Dentures can be help people eat and speak properly, but there are challenges people with dementia may experience when wearing dentures, such as losing or breaking them.

Good mouth care isn’t just about brushing teeth twice a day. It’s also about eating well, drinking plenty of fluids, having regular check-ups at the dentist and looking out for signs of any problems developing.

Healthy teeth and gums are important to living well. For someone with dementia, taking care of their teeth and gums can become increasingly difficult. 

Social care professionals can help you with non-medical support. This could include support at home with dressing or bathing, social activities, day care or respite care.

From the August/September 2015 issue of our magazine, care of people's teeth and gums isn't always prioritised in busy care homes. Heather Stephen learns about a project making sure that staff understand its importance for people with dementia.

People with dementia may need help with personal grooming. Read tips for how carers can give support.

Helping someone with dementia choose what to wear is important. You will be helping them to make their own choices, make sure they are clean and comfortable, and to express their own identity and personal style.

Find out how to support a person with dementia when they don't want to change their clothes or wash.

Practical tips on topics including aids and equipment, skincare and nails, handwashing and dental care, washing, drying and styling hair, hair removal, and using the toilet.

Find out why washing and dressing can become difficult for people with dementia, and get practical tips to help with washing, bathing, dressing and personal grooming.