Living with dementia will affect a person's feelings, thoughts and responses. It is important to recognise and respond to the person's emotional needs.

Gaining a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia can help you support someone with the condition to live well. We cover topics such as identity, changes in behaviour, and the practical impact of dementia on the individual and carer.

Find out about the range of continence aids and professional support available to carers of people living with dementia.

Find out more about the challenges you might face as the person's dementia progresses, and read advice on how to cope.

Find out more about the different types of help and support available to you as a carer for someone with dementia.

We look at some common feelings that carers of people living with dementia may have and suggest ways you can try to cope with challenges and improve your own health and wellbeing.

The later stages of dementia can be a challenging time both for the person experiencing dementia and for those close to them. Find out what you can expect and where you can get help and support.

Supporting a person with dementia can be positive and rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Looking after yourself is important for both you and the person you are supporting.

Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing.

Read about how to manage situations where a person’s behaviour changes.

Get details of organisations who can support with managing aggressive behaviour.