Advice How to offer help to someone with dementia who doesn’t want it Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial about their situation. 02 August 2019 55
Advice 10 ways to make dressing easier for people with dementia As dementia progresses, a person may need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while retaining personal choice and identity. 10 May 2019 13
Advice What causes changes in behaviour? When a person with dementia starts to behave in ways that seem out of character, some people wrongly assume this is just another symptom of the condition.
Advice Dealing with embarrassing situations in public with people with dementia Difficulties in everyday public situations can be distressing and embarrassing for people with dementia and carers. Helpline Supervisor Alex Clay points us in the right direction to find solutions. 22 October 2018 2
Advice How to tell if someone has dental problems See which behavioural changes in a person with dementia may indicate dental problems.
Real stories Jane’s story: ‘I’m hoping to do Memory Walk with my children to talk about their grandma’ Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness. 21 August 2018 2
Information What can I do about my husband's inappropriate sexual behaviour? From the June/July 2018 issue of Dementia together magazine, our Ask an expert column tackles a difficult subject.
Advice Why have an assessment for dementia? Find out why it is important to have an assessment to test if you have dementia, and the benefits of receiving a diagnosis.
Advice Person-centred care Person-centred care involves tailoring a person's care to their interests, abilities, history and personality.
Advice Treatment and support of Alzheimer's disease There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is a lot that can be done to enable someone to live well with the condition. Read about some of the drug and non-drug treatments, support and activities.
Advice Treatment and support of frontotemporal dementia Researchers are working to find effective new treatments for FTD, but there is currently no cure and the progression of the disease cannot be slowed.
Advice Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia The symptoms of frontotemporal dementia vary depending on which areas of the frontal and temporal lobes are damaged.
