Dementia Communication & Care
Practical communication and real-life strategies for everyday dementia care Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease often feels unpredictable. One moment things work. The next moment, they don’t. Many caregivers describe the same experience: These are some of the most common challenges in Alzheimer’s care. They are not random. They are responses to how the … Read more
Why regulation must precede task in dementia care Few situations in dementia care escalate as quickly as hygiene. Showering.Changing clothes.Oral care.Toileting. The task is necessary.The resistance can be intense. Staff may describe: “She fights during shower.”“He becomes aggressive when we try to change him.”“She refuses to brush her teeth.” These situations are often interpreted as … Read more
Why the question is often not about the answer One of the most exhausting experiences for families and staff is repetition. “When are we going home?”“What time is dinner?”“Where is my husband?”“Did I take my medication?” The same question.Again.And again. The immediate interpretation is memory failure. And yes — memory impairment is present. But repeated … Read more
Pace, processing and overload in dementia care Slowing down in dementia care is often essential to reduce stress, prevent agitation, and improve cooperation. This article explains how pace affects processing, and what caregivers can do differently in everyday situations. In dementia care, especially in healthcare systems under pressure, speed is often equated with competence. We … Read more
A clinical perspective on behaviour in dementia care In clinical notes, we often write: “Patient resisted care.”“Patient refused assistance.”“Patient became agitated during dressing.” The words are efficient.But they hide something essential. Because in dementia care, resistance is often a sign of regulation. What changes in the brain Dementia does not only affect memory. It affects: … Read more
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is characterised by fluctuation in attention, perception, and function. This guide explains why these changes occur and how caregivers can respond in practical, everyday situations. Dementia with Lewy Bodies often presents with fluctuation. Function may vary from hour to hour, sometimes from minute to minute. Attention, perception, movement, and regulation … Read more