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Caring from a distance
Caring from a distance is when you support and help someone from afar. It could be a mile away, ten miles, the next county or another country
Find out moreDealing with restlessness
Restlessness can present as someone pacing, fidgeting, or trying to leave
the house. Here are some techniques and approaches which can be used to prevent and manage potentially distressing situations
Looking after yourself
It is vital to look after yourself and to try and take part in activities you enjoy. If you are not well and do not have enough support or time to recharge your batteries, you will not be able to continue
Find out moreCalming techniques
This video provides calming techniques which may help a person with dementia as well as their carer. This includes a breathing technique known as the signal breath
Watch nowSupporting people living with dementia to continue reading
In this guest blog, Dementia UK’s Practice and Professional Development Lead, Rachel Thompson, tells us about some of challenges reading poses to people affected by dementia, as well as the initiatives working to face those challenges.
Find out moreFilm suggestions for people living with dementia
The ability of arts and dementia to help families stay together in the face of dementia has been recognised by our specialist dementia nurses. Our list of film recommendations is focussed around films which have music, interactivity and simple plotlines at their heart
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