Reconnect with someone living with dementia
Web resources
- Visiting someone with dementia
Visiting a loved one with dementia can make a big difference to both of you. Here’s how to make the most of your time together.
- Activities for people with dementia
Stimulating activities help people living with dementia stay engaged and motivated. Here are some tips and ideas to make activities more enjoyable for everyone.
Helpsheets
- CommunicationPDF — 155 kB
This help sheet is about changes in communication that dementia can cause and suggests ways families and carers can help.
- Therapies and communication approachesPDF — 125 kB
This help sheet describes therapy and communication approaches families and carers can try when dementia causes changes to a person’s memory, thinking or communication skills.
- Tips for supporting a friendPDF — 151 kB
This help sheet gives tips about how to support a friend with dementia and their family. You can make a difference, providing practical and emotional support. This might be the time your friend needs you the most.
- Tips for celebrating special occasionsPDF — 160 kB
This help sheet gives tips about ways to plan special occasions and enjoy these times together.