Advice Tag: Advice. What is assistive technology? Find out what assistive technology is and how it could help make living with dementia easier. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Frontotemporal dementia - other resources Find out more about other organisations who can support people with frontotemporal dementia and those close to them. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Changes of behaviour in the later stages of dementia People in the later stages of dementia may behave out of character. These behaviours can be difficult to understand and often have different causes. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Mental Capacity Act – other resources Find out more about organisations that can help with information around the Mental Capacity Act and how this applies to people with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What treatment and support is there for frontotemporal dementia? There is currently no cure for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and the progression of the disease cannot be slowed. However there are many ways to help a person with FTD live well. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Getting a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including scans and genetic testing. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Your health and wellbeing as a carer for a person 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. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Who gets frontotemporal dementia? Researchers don't know exactly what causes a person to develop frontotemporal dementia (FTD). However, there are some things that are known to affect a person’s chances of getting FTD, such as certain genes. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Memory aids and tools Read about aids that might help with different types of memory problems. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Mental, physical and speech abilities in later stages of dementia As dementia progresses to the later stages, people may have difficulties with memory and concentration, as well as their mobility and speech. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Planning ahead using the Mental Capacity Act A person with dementia can use the Mental Capacity Act to plan ahead in case they lose mental capacity to make certain decisions in the future. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Tips on preparing your case for NHS continuing healthcare Our tips are based on the experience of our NHS Continuing Healthcare Volunteer Group members who have been successful in getting NHS continuing healthcare for people with dementia. Read more