Time-shifting is when a person’s experience is that they are living at an earlier time in their life. They may become disorientated and confused about time and place.

It is common for people with dementia to experience delusions (or strongly held false beliefs), which can also take the form of paranoia. Common delusions include theft or believing loved ones are trying to harm them.

People with dementia experience changes in how they perceive things. This includes misperceptions and misidentifications, hallucinations, delusions and time-shifting.

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.

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 how to support them to sleep better can be much more effective than medication.

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.

Charges for respite care vary. With local authorities, some respite care services may be free of charge. Other services may have a cost that will be charged to the person with dementia.

You can arrange respite care through your local authority or you can contact a personal assistant, homecare agency or care home directly.

Find out what respite care is and how it can support both you and the person you care for. There are many benefits of respite and many different options available, with different ways to pay for them.