Advice and practical tips for planning ahead as an LGBTQ+ person living with dementia.

The law protects your rights as an LGBTQ+ person – to equal treatment, to not be discriminated against, and to privacy. Read about your rights and what to do if they are not being respected.

As your dementia progresses you will need more support to be able to live well. Read about how to get the help you need.

Memory problems are common in dementia. If you identify as LGBTQ+, they may cause particular difficulties.

If you are LGBTQ+ and have dementia, these pages are for you. They have information and advice about how to live well with dementia.

Advice and practical tips for planning ahead when supporting an LGBTQ+ person living with dementia, including appointing someone to make decisions.

Advice and practical tips for supporting LGBTQ+ people with dementia to access services and care settings.

Advice and practical tips for enabling an LGBT+ person with dementia to express their identity or orientation. 

Advice and practical tips for supporting an LGBTQ+ person with dementia who is experiencing memory problems. 

Advice and practical tips for supporting an LGBTQ+ person living with dementia.