Advice How I enjoy being creative: Making things and expressing ourselves We ask people about how they keep active and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about creativity and expression. 31 March 2021 0
Advice Ideas to help a person with dementia to record their stories Different ways you can record and share memories, whether in writing, sound or video. 31 March 2021 0
Advice From home to the home: When a person with dementia is moving into a care home Talking Point members’ advice for when a family member with dementia moves into a care home. 31 March 2021 0
Advice Life after lockdown: Adjusting to the 'new normal' for a person with dementia Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change. 05 March 2021 4
Advice Time-shifting and dementia Time-shifting is when a person’s experience is that they are living at an earlier time in their life.
Advice Delusions and dementia Delusions (or strongly held false beliefs) are a common symptom for a person with dementia. Find out what causes delusions, how to support a person who is experiencing them, and how to prevent delusions.
Advice Misperceptions and misidentifications, and dementia A person with dementia may mistake objects or people for things they are not. Misperceptions and misidentifications can be caused by problem with a person's eyes, or by problems with the brain. Find out how to support a person who is experiencing this.
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.
Advice Sleep problems and treatments If a person has sleep problems caused by dementia, they should see their GP, who may refer them to a specialist. Find out about different sleep problems and what support and care is available for a person with dementia and sleep disturbance.
Advice Tips for healthy sleep A healthy sleep routine can help the person with dementia to feel better, be less confused, be more co-ordinated and have more energy in the daytime. These tips for healthy sleep can be much more effective than medication.
Advice How does dementia affect sleep? A person with dementia may have problems with sleeping well or at the right times. Poor sleep may make the symptoms of dementia worse. Find out how dementia affects a person's sleep.
Advice Supporting a person with washing and dressing - useful resources Find out about other useful organisations that can support you with washing and dressing.
