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Aggression and violence in the context of dementia are widely discussed but often poorly understood. Media headlines, anecdotal accounts and professional literature can sometimes blur important distinctions between agitation, distress responses and acts of physical harm. This can lead to fear-based assumptions about people living with dementia, and additional stigma for families and carers who may already be struggling to cope with complex behavioural changes. This article offers an overview of how aggression and violence Read more

Questions about new dementia medications and clinical trials are becoming increasingly common in training rooms and peer support spaces. Media coverage of “breakthroughs”, alongside stories of trials happening overseas, can raise hope as well as frustration. When people hear that studies are taking place in other countries, it can prompt a quiet question: why not here? The reality is more nuanced. Dementia research is global by nature, and progress depends on collaboration across countries. The Read more

Questions about whether dementia “runs in families” are common. When someone has supported a parent, sibling or grandparent with dementia, it is understandable to look ahead and wonder what that might mean for their own future, or for their children. Genetics can influence dementia risk, but for most people it does not work in a simple, predictable way. Rather than being a fixed inheritance story, dementia risk tends to build across a lifetime through a Read more

Caring for someone with dementia can feel isolating at times. The daily challenges, emotional toll, and physical exhaustion can make it seem like no one truly understands what you’re going through. But no matter how difficult it feels, you are not alone. There is help, support, and a community of people who care about you and want to help you navigate this journey. The Dementia Friends initiative reminds us that help is always available—whether through Read more