Many caregivers ask the same questions:
Why does everyday situations suddenly become difficult?
Why does communication stop working?
What can I do differently?
These dementia care guides are built around those exact situations.
Rather than focusing on theory, the guides explain what happens in the brain — and how to respond in real-life situations.
What You Will Learn About Dementia Care
- Why people with dementia react differently in everyday situations
- How dementia affects communication, behaviour, and understanding
- What to do when a person resists care or becomes confused
- Practical ways to reduce stress, conflict, and misunderstandings
These guides are based on:
- Real-life dementia care situations
- Functional supportive communication (Marte Meo inspired)
- A person-centered approach focusing on regulation — not correction
The goal is simple:
To make everyday dementia care easier and more predictable.
Choose a Dementia Guide
Frontotemporal Dementia Care Guide
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) often leads to personality changes, reduced empathy, and impulsive behaviour.
This guide helps caregivers understand:
- Why behaviour changes happen
- Why insight is often reduced
- How to communicate in a way that works
- What to do in challenging everyday situations
Lewy Body Dementia Care Guide
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often experienced as unpredictable due to fluctuations, hallucinations, and changes in attention.
This guide focuses on:
- Understanding fluctuating cognition
- How to respond to hallucinations calmly
- What to do when attention suddenly changes
Communication in Dementia Care
Communication is often the key to reducing stress and resistance.
This guide shows:
- How to adjust communication step by step
- How to create better interaction in everyday care
- How small changes can improve cooperation and safety
Communication in Alzheimer’s Care
Communication is often the key to reducing stress and resistance.
This guide shows:
How to adjust communication step by step
How to create better interaction in everyday Alzheimer’s care
How small changes can improve cooperation and safety
Where Should You Start?
If you are new to dementia care, many caregivers begin with:
- → Communication in Dementia Care
- → Then move to a diagnosis-specific guide
These guides are developed for both family caregivers and professionals working in dementia care.