Together Dementia Support

The clocks went back on Sunday, and the evenings are now darker earlier. For many people living with dementia, changes in the brain make it harder to tell day from night, so this time of year can bring more restless evenings and broken nights. If you care for someone, you may notice it. Poor sleep affects all of us, but a bad night can make confusion, anxiety and agitation worse the next day for a person living with dementia, and can raise the risk of a fall. It is hard on ca

We all get agitated sometimes. But for someone living with dementia, it can happen far more often. Feeling confused, losing control over everyday life and struggling to find the right words are all frustrating – and that frustration often grows as dementia progresses. If you’re caring for someone who becomes agitated, it can be upsetting and exhausting. Here are some things that might help. Start by looking for patterns Before trying to fix anything, step back and ask yoursel

As part of our ongoing campaign exploring the different sides of caring for someone with dementia, we spoke to one carer about her experience. She has chosen to remain anonymous. “I’m a woman, I’m a daughter, I’m somebody’s sister. I’m a wife as well. I’ve got the label of a teacher when I look at myself in terms of career. I view myself as a bit of an artist as well, an ex-dancer.” Then there is another part of her life she never expected to have. “I’m a carer now.” She care