Advice Coping with changes: As dementia develops and especially after lockdown Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months. 01 June 2021 0
Real stories 'Dad's role changed from "husband" to live-in carer and social worker’ - Martina's story Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic. 28 May 2021 5
Advice How can dementia change a person's perception? People with dementia experience changes in how they perceive things. This includes misperceptions and misidentifications, hallucinations, delusions and time-shifting.
Real stories 'Dad's hallucinations got worse and worse' - Jess and her dad's young-onset dementia diagnosis Jess and her brothers began to notice worrying changes in their dad's behaviour while he was living alone. Following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the siblings set out looking for the right care home for their father. 28 January 2021 17
Real stories ‘Grandad wasn’t himself’ - Spotting changes in behaviour before a dementia diagnosis Ruby and her family started to see changes in her Grandad, George’s behaviour before he was diagnosed with mixed dementia. Ruby tells her story of what these changes meant and how the family dealt with them. 31 December 2020 19
Real stories 'Mum was not Mum' - Jacqueline's story about her mother's dementia diagnosis When Jacqueline's mum stopped doing the things she enjoyed, she took her to the GP. She tells her story of Audrey's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease and the changes in her behaviour. 08 December 2020 29
Advice What is the difference between denial and lack of insight? Denial and lack of insight are different. They can both cause a person with dementia not to understand or accept their diagnosis.
Advice Managing overeating and dementia Some people with dementia may eat too much or too often. This page has tips on how to manage these situations.
Advice Changes in eating habits and food preference People with dementia can experience changes in how much food they eat and when and what food they prefer.
Real stories Living with memory loss – Creating a short film with my grandfather’s old footage Following the passing of his grandfather, David found his old film reels and created a short film, which was broadcast by the BBC. David reflects on their relationship before dementia, and how the condition affected his grandfather in his later years. 18 August 2020 0
Real stories Caring from a distance during coronavirus thanks to Mum's carer Janet had been caring for her mum, Doris who has dementia, from a distance. As coronavirus hit and Doris’s dementia symptoms advanced, it became apparent that she needed more specialised care. When help arrived, it was a real blessing. 12 June 2020 3
Real stories Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. 18 February 2020 0
