Dementia and other related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, can cause your loved one to have drastic changes in their behaviour and personality. As a result, they can hit, scratch, and even bite. They can also become insulting and aggressive towards their carer and other family members.

Read more here for how to cope with aggression & dementia: Causes & Coping for Home Caregivers.

Sundowning is a pattern of deterioration that can occur in people with dementia. It typically happens late in the day, hence the name sundowning. There are many reasons why this occurs, and it can be frustrating for caregivers. In this blog post, we will discuss what sundowning is, why it happens, and how to help caregivers manage this difficult condition.

Communicating with someone with dementia can be challenging. If you have a loved one with a dementia diagnosis, you may feel guilty for not being able to fully understand them. Progressive neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause the affected individual to struggle to communicate appropriately and they may get frustrated as they can struggle to get their point across.

Learn more here from our blog about “7 Things not to say to someone with dementia”.

There is a common misconception among people that dementia and Alzheimer's are the same thing. But this isn’t the case. Dementia is the general term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, daily activities and communication. Read on to find out more about the differences.