Explore our range of dementia resources to enhance care and support for people living with dementia and their carers.
These resources have been developed to support the adult social care workforce including home care workers, care home staff, community teams and family carers. They aim to make dementia information more accessible, person-centred and practical for carers, professionals and community members.
With the right skills and knowledge, we can provide a good quality of life at every stage of the condition, allowing people living with dementia to remain active and engaged, for as long as possible.
Our resources cover the following areas:
You can also take a look at our short videos which talk to people with lived experience about how they have adapted their communication style and the importance of non-verbal communication.
Prevention
As people live longer, more are affected by dementia. Although there is no way to prevent dementia, ageing well can help to lower your risk of developing the condition. That’s why it’s so important to look after ourselves, so we can all keep enjoying life to the fullest.
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Top tips to help you reduce your risk of dementia.
Before and after diagnosis
Dementia can be a very personal and sometimes overwhelming experience for people with the condition, as well as their families, and caregivers. Spotting early signs, getting a quick diagnosis, and connecting to good support can help people to live well and plan for the future.
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Whether you’re worried about someone’s memory, helping a loved one with understanding a diagnosis, or looking for care options, this roadmap offers simple steps and useful tips to help your through the dementia journey.
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A list of national support services for people living with dementia.
Support
In adult social care, especially with people living with dementia, behaviour is often a way to communicate unmet needs or distress. This behaviour can be triggered by many factors, like the environment, past experiences, or physical or emotional issues. Understanding these causes and responding thoughtfully can help reduce distress and improve wellbeing.
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This guide provides practical tips, tools, and examples to help care staff respond to distressed behaviours with compassion, respect and confidence.
Family carers
In the UK, if you or someone you care for is living with dementia, there are several Government benefits and forms of support available to help manage financial, care, and housing needs. As a carer you also have various rights to access support to remain in work and support for your own health and wellbeing through a Carer’s Assessment.
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A checklist of help and support available for people who care for someone living with dementia.
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Factsheet detailing carer's rights to help and support for your health and wellbeing and right to remain in work including a Carer's Assessment.
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This resource will help you to identify emotional triggers and understand your response so you can improve your wellbeing and care giving experience.
End of life
Talking about end of life can be hard, but it’s important to make sure that person’s care matches what they want and value. Spirituality is a deeply personal part of human experience, shaping how we find meaning, connect with others, and face life’s challenges. In dementia care it can offer comfort, identity, and continuity when other aspects of life feel uncertain.
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This is a guide to help support holding conversations about end of life that can bring comfort, clarity, and peace to a person, their family and their care team.
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This resource explores how spirituality supports people living with dementia, highlighting the difference between religion and spirituality, signs of spiritual distress, and practical ways to offer compassionate, person-led care
Building connection and communication videos
Being curious about how dementia impacts on communication
Hear from Emma who supports her mum who has dementia and lives at home. She talks about how she communicates with her Mum when she is struggling to communicate.
Inviting people into a conversation
Can you invite somebody to join a conversation without using a question? Questions can put people living with dementia on the spot - using an observation or sharing a comment takes away the pressure of a question.
What is non-verbal communication?
Non-verbal communication is when we share information with somebody without using words or spoken language which is extremely important for people living with dementia.