Sometimes, changes that look like “part of the dementia” are actually the body responding to something physical. Low blood pressure is more common in dementia than many people realise — here’s what to look for, why it happens, and what you can do.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a degenerative neurological condition that affects the posterior part of the brain, specifically the occipital and parietal lobes.
Dementia affects much more than memory. Changes in vision, hearing, touch, and reaction times can make everyday life feel confusing or overwhelming. This article explains how these sensory shifts happen and why they eventually make driving unsafe, offering practical guidance for families and carers.
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.
