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Dementia help & advice

Looking for advice about caring for a loved one with dementia? We've produced a number of guides to help families and friends caring for older people who are living with the condition.

Read the real life experiences of older people living with dementia and get advice on how to provide the best care for your loved one in our guides below.

Loss of inhibitions

Dementia advice

Loss of inhibitions

From a lack of social awareness to choice vocabulary and inappropriate displays of love or desire, some people living with dementia can show a loss of...

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Dementia advice

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Some people living with dementia can begin to show obsessive compulsive or repetitive behaviours. These can include a discomfort about things being out of...

Changes in sexual behaviour

Dementia advice

Changes in sexual behaviour

Often a difficult subject to talk about, but dementia can cause your loved one to experience changes in sexual behaviour, needs and interest. For example...

Walking with purpose

Dementia advice

Walking with purpose

What some people call 'wandering', at Care UK we call walking with purpose. It is a common behaviour for people living with dementia and can be distressing...

Understanding early signs of dementia behaviour changes

Dementia advice

Understanding early signs of dementia behaviour changes

Discover why people living with dementia experience changes in personality that can cause them to make choices that seem out of character.

Distressed behaviour in dementia: understanding signs & causes

Dementia advice

Distressed behaviour in dementia: understanding signs & causes

Distressed behaviours are possible symptoms of dementia. Learn about the causes and why at Care UK we don’t call these aggressive or challenging behaviours.

One step at a time – a video guide to navigating dementia

Dementia advice

One step at a time – a video guide to navigating dementia

From the moment you receive a diagnosis to learning to live well with dementia, we’re here to support you every step of the way. That’s why we’ve produced...

One step at a time – Dealing with a dementia diagnosis

Dementia advice

One step at a time – Dealing with a dementia diagnosis

Learn about the practical next steps to take after receiving an early dementia diagnosis, from planning for the future to finding sources of support.

One step at a time – Living well with dementia

Dementia advice

One step at a time – Living well with dementia

Explore expert advice for living well with dementia, including tips for staying mentally and physically active and dining with dignity.

The Big Dementia Conversation

At Care UK we’re passionate about providing the highest standards of quality dementia care, and we never miss an opportunity to help educate and support communities and carers – which is why we’ve launched this new initiative: The Big Dementia Conversation.

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The Big Dementia Conversation