Help and support with dementia care

Our advice on caring for someone with dementia and on accessing the support you need to look after yourself. Here, alongside practical tips, you can learn more about the health and social care options available.

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Adjusting to providing care for a person with dementia 

As a person's dementia progresses, your role in their life may change and you may take on more caring responsibilities. We have information to support you to manage changes in behaviour and changes in perception, as well as the following advice on providing care.

Carers: Looking after yourself

Supporting a person with dementia can be positive and rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Looking after yourself is important.
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Communicating and dementia

Better communication can make a big difference when supporting someone with dementia. It can make things easier day to day and help you both feel more understood and connected.
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Providing personal care

As a person's dementia progresses, they will need more help with washing, dressing, eating and going to the bathroom.
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Denial and lack of insight

When a person is diagnosed, they may not always accept the need for support. This can be due to denial or lack of insight into their condition.
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Recognising delirium

Delirium is a change in a person’s mental state that happens suddenly. Dementia can make a person much more likely to have delirium.
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Greater dementia support, including care homes and hospital stays

Person-centred care

Person-centred care involves treating the person with dignity and respect. It's a tailored approach to care which takes into account their interests, abilities, history and personality.
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Respite care

Respite care is temporary care that helps you, as a carer, to look after your own health and wellbeing. Learn about the benefits and the options available.
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This is me personal information leaflet

'This is me' helps health and social care professionals better understand who the person really is, which can help them deliver care that is tailored to the person's needs.
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End of life care and support

Caring for a person with dementia: A practical guide

Are you supporting someone living with dementia? Get your copy of the of our guide for carers.

Learn more about our practical guide