A clear and balanced guide to GPS trackers in dementia care. Explore how they work, the different types available, and the ethical considerations around safety, independence, and choice.
A clear and accessible explanation of the orchestra analogy as a way of understanding how dementia affects interconnected brain networks over time. This piece explores how different abilities may change at different rates, why coordination becomes harder, and how this perspective can support more compassionate, responsive approaches to care and support.
An accessible way of understanding what happens in the brain in the later stages of dementia, using the “limp mode” analogy to explain why some abilities reduce over time while emotional responses can remain strong. This piece explores neurological change, emotional safety, and what this means for everyday care and support.
Dementia affects connected brain systems rather than a single isolated area. This post explains how different dementias involve different brain networks, why changes tend to widen over time, and how this understanding supports more inclusive, compassionate responses.
Dementia drug trials are taking place internationally, including in Australia and the UK. This post explains what current research is exploring, why new medicines take so long to reach everyday use, and why UK research is also focusing on repurposing existing drugs — alongside the continuing importance of good care and support.
Dementia becomes more common as people get older, but it is not an inevitable part of ageing. This post sets out how prevalence changes across later life, using both age-banded statistics and clear “1 in X” explanations to support informed, compassionate conversations.
Family history can raise understandable worries about dementia, but genetics rarely tells the full story. This post explains how genetic risk works across different dementias, when inherited forms are relevant, and how to talk about risk in a balanced, compassionate way.
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.
This guide explains what usually happens after a dementia diagnosis, from memory clinic assessments and GP reviews to social care support, dementia advisers, carer services and social prescribers. It outlines how families can access help as needs change and how to understand when further support or a review of home safety may be needed.
Understanding how dementia progresses can help families feel more prepared and confident. This guide explains the main dementia types, typical patterns of change, and why progression varies from person to person, with a clear comparison table to support carers, professionals, and anyone wanting to learn more.
