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 Read more
When supporting someone living with dementia, you may hear different professionals use different tools and different language to describe the same person. A doctor might refer to the Global Deterioration Scale. An occupational therapist might discuss Allen Cognitive Levels. A dementia specialist might talk about GEMS States. This article explains Read more
Dementia doesn’t affect the ears — it affects the brain. But when someone living with dementia struggles to follow conversation or doesn’t respond to sounds, it can look exactly like hearing loss. This article explores why, what the research tells us about auditory processing and dementia, and why standard hearing Read more
Visual difficulties in dementia are not always caused by changes in the eyes. Explore the difference between eyesight, visual field testing and how the brain processes visual information.
Dementia affects more than memory. Learn how changes within the brain can make abilities fluctuate, helping explain why someone can do something one moment and struggle the next.
Why do people living with dementia put on the wrong clothes, eat food that isn’t theirs, or reach for the wrong object? Before we can answer that, it helps to notice something about ourselves. We follow environmental cues every single day — automatically, without thinking. Understanding what changes when dementia Read more
A practical guide to understanding hallucinations in dementia, including possible causes, when to seek medical advice, and how to respond with confidence and reassurance.
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.
As dementia progresses, families and carers often begin to think about safety in new and sometimes complex ways. One topic that comes up regularly is the use of GPS tracking devices — and whether they are the right choice for the person they support. What Is a GPS Tracker? A Read more
From time to time, the question arises about whether people living with dementia should wear something that identifies their condition in public. Suggestions often include a lanyard, badge, or pin that signals to others that the person has dementia and may need a little patience or understanding. At first glance, Read more