Dementia Education

GTKD Q&A

If the Brain Is Shrinking, Where Does the Extra Fluid Come From?

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Brain scans taken during the assessment and progression of dementia often show increasing amounts of fluid around and within the brain. If the brain is shrinking, where is all that fluid coming from? This article explains what cerebrospinal fluid is, why it becomes more visible as dementia progresses, and what different types of brain scan can tell us — including why no scan can ever tell the whole story of a person living with dementia.

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Why Language Matters in Dementia: More Than Just “Words”

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The words we use to talk about dementia shape how people are viewed, treated, and understood. Terms like “dementia patient” and “dementia sufferer” create powerful mental images rooted in loss, frailty, and dependency. This article explores why language matters, how it can reinforce stigma, and why person-centred terms such as “person living with dementia” better reflect dignity, identity, and lived experience.

GTKD Q&A

The Limp Mode Analogy

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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.

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