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Advice
Advice

Easter is a time when families and friends come together and celebrate. Read our guidance on how to support people living with dementia to be safe and included at Easter and during Lent.

Information
Information
We love seeing our badges out in the world, on collars and coats across the country. If you've also spotted one and want to know more about what it represents and why people are wearing these little blue flowers, read on.
Advice
Advice
Learn about cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and if it can help people with dementia and their carers.
Advice
Advice

As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go forward. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 29 March. 

Advice
Advice
If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta, who cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. She shares her advice for other carers.
Advice
Advice
Anyone can fall for a scam, but if you're someone who is living with dementia, you might be more at risk. Managing money and assessing risk might be harder and this can leave you more vulnerable to scams.

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