Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.
Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.
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Easter is a time when families and friends come together and celebrate. Read our guidance on how to support people living with dementia to be safe and included at Easter and during Lent.
Easter is a time when families and friends come together and celebrate. Read our guidance on how to support people living with dementia to be safe and included at Easter and during Lent.
Learn about cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and if it can help people with dementia and their carers.
Learn about cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and if it can help people with dementia and their carers.
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As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go forward. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 29 March.
As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go forward. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 29 March.
If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta, who cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. She shares her advice for other carers.
If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta, who cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. She shares her advice for other carers.
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Anyone can fall for a scam, but if you're someone who is living with dementia, you might be more at risk. Managing money and assessing risk might be harder and this can leave you more vulnerable to scams.
Anyone can fall for a scam, but if you're someone who is living with dementia, you might be more at risk. Managing money and assessing risk might be harder and this can leave you more vulnerable to scams.
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