Restlessness | Alzheimer's Society

Taking time for mindfulness and reflection, whether you have dementia or not

We ask people about how they keep active and well. This time, we hear about how readers stop to reflect and be mindful.

Knit a ‘Snuggle Bear’ fidget teddy and support the NHS

New Fidget Widget toolkit provides meaningful activity for those living with dementia

An Alzheimer’s Society and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) funded innovation has created five tactile wooden tools – the Fidget Widget toolkit.

Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia

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How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness

Loss of inhibitions and dementia

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

Trailing, following, checking and dementia

A person with dementia may follow someone around, check that they are nearby, or keep calling out or asking for them.

Dementia and hiding, hoarding or losing things

Find out why a person may hide, hoard or lose things, as well as how you can help.

Sundowning and dementia

Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'.

Repetitive behaviour and dementia

People with dementia often carry out the same activity, make the same gesture, say the same thing, make the same noise or ask the same question over and over.

Restlessness and agitation in dementia

Restlessness and agitation are common behaviours in people living with dementia. These behaviours can be difficult for others to understand, but finding out the causes can help you to support the person.

Why a person with dementia might be walking about

A person with dementia might want to spend time walking. This isn’t always a cause for concern, but it can sometimes become a problem. There are ways to help the person walk safely and manage any risks.