Your close relationships will change in different ways after your diagnosis but there are many ways to stay connected. There are also opportunities to get to know new people too.

Your dementia symptoms can affect your relationships in different ways including communication, feelings and behaviour, and sex and intimacy. Your relationships may also change when someone takes on a caring role. However, with the right support, it is possible to adjust to these changes.

Dementia will affect many areas of your life, including your relationships. However, there are ways to prepare for and adapt to these changes. Talk to people about your diagnosis when you’re ready. Be honest and let them know how you’re feeling.

Once an assessment has been carried out the next step is to organise the care and support. You may need personal budgets and direct payments to pay for this care. Care and support plans should be reviewed to make sure they are still meeting the needs of the person with dementia or their carer. If you are unhappy with the care or support, you can make a complaint.

This page looks at how a person with dementia can get a care assessment, who does an assessment, how they are carried out, who makes the decision, and tips for making the most of the care needs assessment. It also explains the eligibility criteria.

What are care assessments and how can people with dementia and their carers access them? This information is for care and support in England.

As a person's dementia progresses, their dental needs may become more complicated. The person might need specialist treatment and mental capacity to consent to treatment may need to be assessed.

Dentures can be help people eat and speak properly, but there are challenges people with dementia may experience when wearing dentures, such as losing or breaking them.

Good mouth care isn’t just about brushing teeth twice a day. It’s also about eating well, drinking plenty of fluids, having regular check-ups at the dentist and looking out for signs of any problems developing.

Healthy teeth and gums are important to living well. For someone with dementia, taking care of their teeth and gums can become increasingly difficult. 

People with HIV and AIDS sometimes develop cognitive impairment, particularly in the later stages of their condition.

How and when a person with dementia is discharged from hospital will depend on their circumstances. Some people will not be well enough to leave hospital and will need end of life care. Depending on their needs, there are different places a person with dementia may be discharged to after a stay in hospital.