Living with dementia
A diagnosis of dementia changes things. But life goes on. Learn about the changes you can expect, how to plan ahead and what you can do to stay safe, connected, healthy and active with dementia.
- What next? After your diagnosis
When you get a diagnosis of dementia, it can be hard to know what to do. Here's some advice on where to start.
- Planning ahead
As your dementia progresses, you may no longer be able to make decisions on your own. These are some key considerations and documents to help you plan for the future.
- Mood and behaviour changes
Dementia can change the way someone feels and behaves. Learn about the causes of mood and behaviour changes and what you can do to help.
- Care options
There are many different ways to care for someone with dementia. Learn about your options, and how to explore them.
- Home life
Dementia can affect almost every aspect of everyday life. But there are things you can do to make home life safer and easier, so you can keep living the best life you can.
- Staying connected
How to stay social and mobile: relationships, communicating, staying in touch and going places.
- Staying healthy
Taking care of your health helps you live the best life you can with dementia. Find out how you can stay healthy, and how it helps.
- For family, friends and carers
Caring for someone with dementia can be rewarding, but it can mean big changes to your life. We have information, advice and support specifically designed for you.
- Later stages and end of life
Information and advice about the later stages of dementia, end of life and beyond.
- Personal stories
Watch and read the stories of people who've had experience of dementia.