Communication | Alzheimer's Society

What not to say to somebody with dementia

Words can be helpful and uplifting, but also hurtful and frustrating depending on the situation. Here, we look at some words and questions to try to avoid when talking to a person with dementia.

Sharing feelings after a dementia diagnosis and being willing to ask for help

From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, people shouldn't feel that they have to face a dementia diagnosis alone. Luke Bishop talks to a woman who has decided to ask for help when she needs it.

A volunteer moderator who has got a lot of support from other Talking Point members

From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, a carer in Greater Manchester who has valued the support of other Talking Point members decided to give something back as a volunteer moderator.

How people with dementia are having influence through Alzheimer's Society's service user review panels

From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, learn how an increasing number of people with dementia influence a range of local and national work through the Alzheimer's Society’s service user review panels (SURPs).

Helping the voices of people with dementia to be heard even when communication seems lost

From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, communication can become increasingly challenging as dementia progresses. Andrew Bence finds out about a project that helps people to be heard.

A volunteer making use of her Polish language skills and cultural knowledge

From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, find out how a Polish volunteer's language skills and cultural knowledge helped her to connect with an isolated woman with dementia.

A project which is helping future doctors, nurses and paramedics to better understand dementia

From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, read about a scheme to train future healthcare professionals to better understand dementia.

A practical book on communicating with people as dementia progresses

From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, readers tell us about a book that helps put theory into practice, and we invite you to read When someone you love has dementia for next time.

Social withdrawal and Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017)

Alzheimer’s Society comments on the studies reported at today's 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) in London.

Activity ideas for people with dementia that involve drawing on the past

01 December 2016