Dementia and sleeping problems
Sleep problems are common for people with dementia. Some people sleep during the day, leaving them awake and restless at night. Sleep problems may be caused by medication, pain or depression. This can be difficult for carers who may need ... [... more]
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Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
Dementia has early warning signs and symptoms. An early diagnosis will help manage a person's dementia. Signs may be vague but may include loss of memory, particularly for recent events, confusion, apathy, withdrawal and the loss of ability to do ... [... more]
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Dementia - when driving is dangerous
Dementia may make driving dangerous. A person with dementia may be able to drive a car and maintain independence. However, when a person's ability is affected, the person with dementia may be a risk to themselves and others through their ... [... more]
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Dementia - how to encourage healthy eating
Dementia patients may find eating difficult, and meals may be stressful for carers. Loss of appetite, loss of memory and problems with judgement can cause difficulties with food, eating and nutrition. A person with dementia may forget how to chew ... [... more]
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Dementia - how it affects carers
Carers of a person with dementia need help. They can find the experience difficult, exhausting, lonely and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Carers may have to deal with many different feelings including guilt, grief, loss or anger. Support and ... [... more]
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Dementia explained
Dementia is a progressive deterioration in a person's functioning. The most common cause is Alzheimer's disease but there are other causes including Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease. Common early symptoms include memory loss, ... [... more]
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Dementia - tips for parents and grandparents
Young people in the family may be affected when a loved one has dementia. Parents and grandparents may need help to answer questions that a child or children may have about dementia. This information is provided from the Alzheimer's Association ... [... more]
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Dementia - changed behaviours
Dementia can cause changes in a person's behaviour. Changes may include anger, aggression, loss of memory, hoarding and repetitive behaviour. Changes in behaviour can place stress on carers, families and friends. Dementia can cause changes in the ... [... more]
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Dementia - taking care of carers
Carers of a person with dementia need help to look after themselves. Carers can learn to manage stress and fatigue, and ensure that support is available so they are able to continue in their caring role. Support and respite care is available for ... [... more]
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Dementia - through all its stages
The progress of dementia, from the early stages to the final severe form of the disease, varies from person to person. A person's abilities will deteriorate - sometimes rapidly, over a few months; in other cases, more slowly, over a number of ... [... more]
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Dementia and memory loss
Dementia can cause memory loss. Forgetting things is not always a sign of dementia but can be one symptom. Memory loss in a person with dementia is persistent and progressive and may involve forgetting skills, events, people and places. One of ... [... more]
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Dementia - choosing residential care
A person with dementia may require residential care and may not be able to live at home. This is a difficult decision for a carer, who may also be a spouse or partner. Some facilities offer low level care, high level care or dementia specific ... [... more]
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