Families often wonder whether they should tell the person about their dementia diagnosis. This section explores the person’s right to know, how to match the explanation to their emotional needs, and why repeating the diagnosis isn’t always helpful. It offers practical guidance, examples and links to supportive resources.
What makes personalised reminiscence therapy so powerful is its ability to remind individuals that they are more than their diagnosis.
Supporting independence is vital in dementia care, but so is protecting the wellbeing of those who provide it. This article explores how care partners can balance the desire to maintain autonomy for the person living with dementia with the realities of limited time, competing responsibilities, and emotional strain — offering practical, PAC-informed strategies to make daily life more manageable and meaningful for both.
When someone living with dementia goes quiet or drifts off in busy spaces, it’s often not disinterest but sensory overload. Learn how small environmental changes and calm communication can help prevent overwhelm and support comfort, connection, and dignity.
Inclusive communication and decision-making in dementia care preserve dignity, reduce anxiety, and sustain an individual’s identity.
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, cognition, and behaviour. As the condition advances, individuals often experience mood disturbances, agitation, and anxiety, which can be distressing for both the person living with dementia and their carers. While medication is often used to manage symptoms, non-pharmacological interventions such as music Read more