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From diagnosis to daily support: Dementia help for families this Dementia Action Week

By Lulu Hines

May 18, 2026

From diagnosis to daily support: Dementia help for families this Dementia Action Week

Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia. In this piece, to coincide with Dementia Action Week 2026, we highlight the importance of awareness, early support and accessible information for families affected by dementia

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Rehabilitation for people with dementia

By Beth Britton

September 29, 2025

Rehabilitation for people with dementia

Beth Britton explores rehabilitation for people with dementia. With insights from dementia care specialist and retired occupational therapist Jackie Pool.

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Paying for dementia care: What this means for you

By Beth Britton

September 2, 2025

Paying for dementia care: What this means for you

Beth Britton reports on current UK dementia care funding and assessment processes, and speaks to two experts about the costs of different types of care and the benefits of financial forward planning for families

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Bridging the Gap: What Families Face When Dementia Care Moves into the Home

By Cristina Sequeira

July 24, 2025

Bridging the Gap: What Families Face When Dementia Care Moves into the Home

Families don’t just need services. They need guidance, empathy, and someone to walk with them through the messiness of real life. Cristina Sequeira offers advice

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Concerned about dementia symptoms? You’re not alone

By Beth Britton

May 20, 2025

Concerned about dementia symptoms? You’re not alone

Beth Britton explores what to do if you are concerned about dementia symptoms in yourself or a loved one, and what to expect from the diagnostic process

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£2M pledged to boost dementia diagnosis research

By Bethany Crow

March 31, 2025

£2M pledged to boost dementia diagnosis research

The Government has pledged £2M to boost new dementia diagnosis research which offers quicker and more accurate results.

10 Engaging Activities for People with Dementia

By Care Choices

March 27, 2025

10 Engaging Activities for People with Dementia

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t mean an end to engaging and meaningful activities. In fact, staying active - mentally, physically, and socially, can help improve wellbeing, boost self-esteem, and create moments of joy.

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Caring for each unique Individual: The importance of personalised dementia care

By Asa Johnson

March 19, 2025

Caring for each unique Individual: The importance of personalised dementia care

Dementia affects people in different ways, which is why personalised care is essential. Here we talk about what it is and what it looks like in a care home setting.

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A guide to creating effective dementia care plans for loved ones

By Lulu Hines

February 4, 2025

A guide to creating effective dementia care plans for loved ones

When it comes to arranging care and planning for the future, it is advisable to get a care plan in place to ensure your needs are met.

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UK Trials for Early Dementia Blood Tests

By Care Choices

January 29, 2025

UK Trials for Early Dementia Blood Tests

Blood tests for dementia diagnosis could make early detection easier and more accessible. New UK trials begin.

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Dementia day services

By Stephany Bardzil

December 12, 2024

Dementia day services

Wiltshire charity Alzheimer’s Support give an insight into dementia day services, what they are, the benefits, and how you can access them.

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Young onset dementia: Life after a diagnosis

By Beth Britton

October 3, 2024

Young onset dementia: Life after a diagnosis

Beth Britton and Admiral Nurse Jules Knight explore the day-to-day and lifestyle factors that make developing dementia as a younger person uniquely difficult, and Jules gives her top tips for what to do after a diagnosis.

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Young onset dementia: Symptoms and diagnosis

By Beth Britton

September 25, 2024

Young onset dementia: Symptoms and diagnosis

Beth Britton and Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Jules Knight discuss young onset dementia. Including signs of dementia in younger people and what to do if you notice them

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Talk to me: Tips for families of loved ones with dementia

By Clare McCourt

September 4, 2024

Talk to me: Tips for families of loved ones with dementia

Alderbrook care home's Clare McCourt offers advice for maintaining family relationships when your loved one is living with dementia.

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What is a Memory Café?

By Care Choices

August 29, 2024

What is a Memory Café?

Find out what a memory café is, how it supports people with dementia and their carers, and where to find one near you.

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Keeping active: helping people with dementia to maintain their interests

By Beth Britton

July 17, 2024

Keeping active: helping people with dementia to maintain their interests

Dementia activities. Beth Britton shares ideas for keeping engagement and enjoyment in life after a diagnosis of dementia 

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Obtaining CHC for a person with dementia

By Beth Britton

May 14, 2024

Obtaining CHC for a person with dementia

Beth Britton speaks to Dementia UK for advice on NHS Continuing Healthcare funding - for families who are looking to begin a CHC funding application or who are currently involved in the CHC system

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Free, drop-in Dementia Information Day

By Care Choices

February 21, 2024

Free, drop-in Dementia Information Day

Tuesday 19th March, Bridgewater Home Care are hosting a Dementia Information Day alongside Dementia Harborough and Dementia UK. The free event takes place between 10:00 – 14:00, The Lounge at the Congregational Church, Market Harborough High Street, LE16 7AF. It’s a free drop in (No booking required) event for everyone,...
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Supporting changed behaviour when a person has dementia

By Beth Britton

November 9, 2023

Supporting changed behaviour when a person has dementia

It can be really worrying when you start to notice a loved one’s behaviour changing due to their dementia. Here, Beth Britton writes about these changes and how to provide the best support as a family member

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Dementia risk factors and risk reduction

By Beth Britton

September 21, 2023

Dementia risk factors and risk reduction

In this insightful blog, Beth Britton explores the risk factors for developing dementia and offers advice on how you can reduce your risk

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The role of sensory gardens in enhancing the lives of residents with dementia

By Relish

August 8, 2023

The role of sensory gardens in enhancing the lives of residents with dementia

When caring for individuals living with dementia, one must consider creative ways to enhance their quality of life. Sensory gardens – outdoor spaces specifically designed to stimulate the senses – serve as a profound means to this end.  These gardens not only offer beauty but also provide a therapeutic outdoor...
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Speaking up about dementia: Symptoms and diagnosis

By Beth Britton

May 15, 2023

Speaking up about dementia: Symptoms and diagnosis

Beth Britton explores issues around diagnosis, and shares how to speak up about dementia symptoms, and why you shouldn't wait to do so.

Six ways to support loved ones moving into care

By Dakota Murphey

April 5, 2023

Six ways to support loved ones moving into care

Tips on helping a loved one transition from their own home to a care home.

The vital role of advocacy and how it can benefit people with dementia

By Beth Britton

March 17, 2023

The vital role of advocacy and how it can benefit people with dementia

Beth Britton explores what advocacy is, how it can benefit people with dementia and their families and how to access advocacy services. When you can’t express your wishes or stand up for your rights, perhaps due to dementia or another physical or mental health condition, life can feel very isolating....
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Importance of reminiscence this Christmas for people with dementia

By Care Choices

December 5, 2022

Importance of reminiscence this Christmas for people with dementia

A specialist dementia nurse in Cheshire is encouraging families caring for a loved one with dementia to use Christmas as a chance to reminisce

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Living with dementia when you are under 65

By Beth Britton

September 20, 2022

Living with dementia when you are under 65

Beth Britton writes about post-diagnostic support for people with young onset dementia

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How therapy dogs can help with dementia

By Julie Butcher

May 27, 2022

How therapy dogs can help with dementia

Many people are affected by dementia in the UK, and having a dog could provide some much-needed support and comfort. Here, Julie Butcher from Webbox takes us through the benefits of having a four-legged friend.

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The power of personalised playlists in dementia care 

By Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor

April 22, 2022

The power of personalised playlists in dementia care 

Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor, Playlist for Life, explains the importance of connecting through music and raising awareness of the power of personal music for people living with dementia.

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Tips on how to design a dementia-friendly home

By Alison Hughes

September 16, 2021

Tips on how to design a dementia-friendly home

People with dementia often experience the world differently, here are some simple tips to make your home more dementia friendly.

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Supporting a person with dementia to walk

By Beth Britton

June 2, 2021

Supporting a person with dementia to walk

In this post, Beth Britton writes about how a person with dementia may feel compelled to walk constantly and how you can best support them.

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My Life TV – a new approach to TV for People Living with Dementia

By Care Choices

April 21, 2021

My Life TV – a new approach to TV for People Living with Dementia

Like Netflix for people with dementia. My Life Films launch My Life TV, a new video on demand streaming service specifically for people with dementia.

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What to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia

By Stuart Wright

October 14, 2019

What to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia

Stuart Wright, Dementia Care Lead at Brunelcare shares his tips on what to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia.

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How to talk to your relatives about dementia

By Care Choices

April 8, 2019

How to talk to your relatives about dementia

Talking about dementia can be difficult. Here, we lay out tips on how to start a conversation with relatives about dementia if you think they might be showing symptoms.

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Reminiscence activities for dementia

By Care Choices

March 18, 2019

Reminiscence activities for dementia

Using ‘reminiscence’ as part of dementia friendly activities can assist in evoking memories, helps to improve mood and overall wellbeing.

5 ways to keep Christmas stress-free for people with dementia

By Care Choices

November 29, 2016

5 ways to keep Christmas stress-free for people with dementia

If you’re hosting Christmas this year for a friend or family member with dementia, follow our five simple tips to make the festive season merry and stress-free for all.