When Someone with Dementia Appears to Be Hallucinating
A practical guide to understanding hallucinations in dementia, including possible causes, when to seek medical advice, and how to respond with confidence and reassurance.
Behaviour Q&A
Questions and answers from topics raised during the Challenging Behaviour in Dementia Care training sessions
Aggression and Violence in Dementia: Understanding Prevalence, Definitions and Context
Aggression and violence in dementia are widely discussed but often misunderstood. This article explains how researchers define and measure these behaviours, what the latest evidence suggests about prevalence across dementia types, and why context matters. It also offers practical, reassuring guidance for family carers on what can help reduce risk.
Understanding Capgras Syndrome in Dementia
Capgras Syndrome is a distressing but recognised brain-based experience in dementia, where a person believes a familiar individual has been replaced by an impostor. This article explains what Capgras Syndrome is, why it happens, how it may present day-to-day, and why understanding emotional logic is essential for compassionate, safe care responses.
Unmet Needs in Dementia
Behaviour that challenges often reflects unmet needs that the person with dementia can no longer express through words. This article explores what distress-based communication really means, including phrases like “I want to go home”, elopement and wandering, emotional logic, and how the Herbert Protocol can support safety. Practical suggestions help carers respond with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
Dementia and Elopement: Understanding Why People Leave and How to Respond
Elopement is a serious concern for people living with dementia and their carers, but with the right strategies in place, the risks can be significantly reduced.