I care for someone with dementia

Activities

This page provides information about planning and providing appropriate activities for people with dementia. 

Caring for someone who lives alone

Families and carers often have particular concerns about someone with dementia who lives alone. This page offers specific issues that may arise and some ways to help the person live alone safely. 

Managing changes in communication

This page explains some of the changes in communication that occur as a result of dementia and suggests ways that families and carers can help. It also includes some personal tips on communication written by a person with dementia. 

Later stages of dementia

Dementia is a progressive condition and people with dementia will become increasingly frail. This page describes what to expect in the later stages of dementia and some issues that may be useful to consider. 

Safety issues

This page discusses some of the safety issues that need to be considered when caring for someone with dementia. It provides some tips for safety inside and outside the home, and a basic safety checklist for use by families and carers. 

Therapies and communication approaches

This page briefly explains three approaches to communicating with people with dementia – Validation Therapy, Music Therapy and Reminiscence. Many families and carers find these approaches helpful in providing support that is respectful and dignified when communication is difficult.