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Hi Jemima, sorry to hear about your father - that sounds like a really difficult situation.

First of all, I'd encourage you to contact our helpline, as they can offer you more detailed information, advice or emotional support. You can find the details here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/national-dementia-helpline

We do also have some information on our website that may be useful for you. Here's our guide to aggressive behaviour and dementia, including causes and advice on how to respond: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/sym…

For some background information on UTIs and dementia, this guide might be useful for you: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/daily-living/urinary-tract-in…

We also have some information on when is the right time for a person to be moved into a care home: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/care-homes…

Lastly, it's important that you and your mum also get the support you need and look after yourselves. We have a guide on the subject which you may want to pass on to your mum as well: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/looking-af…

I hope this is all helpful information, and please do contact our helpline if you need more support.

Thanks,
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Alzheimer's Society blog team