May 8, 2025 | Behaviour & Emotions, Understanding Dementia
If your loved one with dementia seems more anxious, restless, or confused in the late afternoon or early evening, you’re not alone. This is known as sundowning and while it can be tough to deal with, there are things you can try to help. What is Sundowning? Sundowning...
Aug 26, 2024 | Behaviour & Emotions
A person with dementia can have mood swings, including anger and aggression. It’s stressful and upsetting for the person and their carer. Here’s why it can happen and what you can do to cope… We often tend to think of dementia as an elderly person’s disease....
Feb 17, 2023 | Behaviour & Emotions, Understanding Dementia
While it can be challenging and emotionally taxing to have conversations with someone who has dementia, it is important to know what not to say to ensure comfort and respect. Here are a few key things not to say when talking to someone with dementia. “Do you remember...
Mar 25, 2022 | Behaviour & Emotions
Before my mum was formally diagnosed with vascular dementia, I knew something was wrong. I could tell that she wasn’t herself. If you have noticed that a loved one isn’t their normal self lately and you fear that something could be wrong, you may find common ground in...
Oct 7, 2020 | Behaviour & Emotions, Everyday Care, Understanding Dementia
Despite your good intentions to do your best for your loved one, it can be a real challenge to be a good carer unless you understand dementia and how it affects the person. Here are some tips on how to be the best possible carer you can be… Understand the symptoms of...
Jul 4, 2020 | Behaviour & Emotions, Understanding Dementia
The more you understand about dementia the better placed you will be to provide the best possible care. Here are 7 key facts about how dementia affects behaviour… The person can lose track of time A person with dementia can lose track of time and their judgement of...
