Advice Tag: Advice. 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
Advice Tag: Advice. Meal preparation and living alone There are ways you can support a person with dementia who is living alone to eat and drink well. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Multiple sclerosis Some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a loss of some of their mental abilities. This happens if damage caused by the MS occurs in certain parts of the brain. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Huntington's disease Huntington's disease is an inherited disease causing abnormal movements and problems with coordination. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Poor appetite and dementia There are many reasons why a person with dementia may lose interest in, or turn down, food and drink. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Eating and drinking People with dementia often experience problems with eating and drinking, but there are ways to help manage these. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Delirium - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment Delirium is a serious but often treatable condition that can happen suddenly to someone who is unwell. It’s much more common in older people, especially those with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) is a rare condition in which parts of the brain become damaged and begin to shrink. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Aggressive behaviour and dementia - useful organisations Get details of organisations who can support with managing aggressive behaviour. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Rarer types of dementia Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are many rarer diseases and conditions that can lead to dementia, dementia-like symptoms or mild cognitive impairment. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Preventing and managing aggressive behaviour in people with dementia Find ways to prevent and manage aggressive behaviour in the future, to help both you and the person with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Treatment and support for vascular dementia There is currently no cure for vascular dementia. However, a range of treatments and support are available to help someone with a diagnosis to live well with the condition. Read more