Dementia and sleeping problems
Problems with sleeping are common for people with dementia. Some people sleep during the day, leaving them awake and restless at night. This can be difficult for carers who may need help to manage this common but distressing problem. Problems ... [... more]
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Dementia - changed behaviours
Dementia can cause changes in a person's behaviour. Such changes are very common, but they can place enormous stress on carers. Understanding the reasons for these changes can help carers to cope. Dementia can cause changes in the behaviour of a ... [... more]
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Dementia - how it affects carers
As a carer, you are likely to experience a range of very different, and often quite extreme, feelings. This is particularly difficult because, as dementia gradually causes the person's abilities and personality to change, the nature of ... [... more]
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Dementia - when driving is dangerous
Dementia does not always mean a person cannot drive. However, when a person's ability is affected, the person with dementia may be a risk to themselves and others through their driving. A diagnosis of dementia does not always mean that the person ... [... more]
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Dementia - how to encourage healthy eating
Meal times can become stressful for someone with dementia and their carers. Loss of memory and problems with judgement can cause difficulties with food, eating and nutrition for many people with dementia. Meal times provide us with an opportunity ... [... 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. Common early symptoms include memory loss, confusion, personality changes, apathy and withdrawal. Dementia ... [... more]
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Dementia - diagnosis and early signs
There are many early warning signs of dementia, although symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Identifying symptoms will assist early diagnosis. The early signs of dementia are very subtle and vague, and may not be immediately obvious. ... [... 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 some of their questions. This information is provided from the Alzheimer's Association Australia Help Sheets. Although the ... [... more]
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Dementia - taking care of carers
Carers need to look after themselves. Caring for a person with dementia will become more difficult if the carer is worn down. Carers can learn to manage stress and ensure that support is available so they are able to continue in their caring ... [... 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. What is certain is that a person's abilities will deteriorate - sometimes rapidly, over a few months; in other cases, more ... [... more]
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Dementia and memory loss
There is a difference between memory loss as a normal part of ageing and as a symptom of dementia. Memory changes associated with dementia are persistent and progressive. There are some things you can do to help keep your memory sharp. One of the ... [... more]
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Dementia - choosing residential care
Making the decision to find an alternative to caring for a person with dementia at home can be one of the most difficult decisions a carer will make. There are different types of residential care available and it may help to have some practical ... [... more]
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