Walking About Topics (required) InformationAdviceNewsReal storiesResearchSupport usDementia directory
Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia while still in your 20s Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Researching ‘going out’ for people affected by dementia – including finding their way and getting lost Meet Katie Gambier-Ross, Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. Meet Katie Gambier-Ross, Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Safe havens: Helping people with dementia in a difficult situation Cleveland Police is working with local care homes to support lost vulnerable people. Cleveland Police is working with local care homes to support lost vulnerable people. ... 30 September 2020
Advice How to help a stranger who seems lost and confused Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnerable goes missing. Here's what you can do if you meet a member of the public in need of help that you believe has dementia or memory problems. There are ways to assist the police in the event that someone who is vulnerable goes missing. ... 24 September 2019
Real stories Time and place: People with dementia try out a clock and a locator device A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. ... 01 April 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Helpcards to support people with memory problems or dementia Helpcards are for people with dementia or memory problems. They can make it easier for the person to get support when they’re out in the community. Read more
Research GPS-tracking insoles for safer walking Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia. Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia. ... 01 September 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. How technology can help If you're living with dementia, find out about technology that can help with different aspects of daily life. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Supporting a person with dementia who walks about If someone you are caring for often walks about, it can be difficult to know how to respond. Take the time to try to understand why they are walking and what they need. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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. Read more
Dementia Support Line