Supporting a person with dementia can be positive and rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Looking after yourself is important for both you and the person you are supporting.

Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing.

Read about how to manage situations where a person’s behaviour changes.

Find ways to prevent and manage aggressive behaviour in the future, to help both you and the person with dementia.

There is currently no cure for vascular dementia. However, a range of treatments and support are available to help someone with a diagnosis to live well with the condition.

If a person with dementia is grieving, it’s important to support them. Read our tips on helping them grieve, as well as advice if they're asking for the person who has died. 

From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, some people might not ask their local authority to assess their needs for care because they feel they are coping or won't qualify for help. Tina Newton, Welfare and Social Care Knowledge Officer, looks at why it is still worth being assessed.

From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, too often an avoidable crisis leads to a person with dementia being admitted to hospital. Andrew Bence meets a team providing support before things come to a head.

From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, Sam Cox, Legal and Welfare Rights Knowledge Officer, looks at how a carer can have a needs assessment of their own.

From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, carers' input makes a big difference to the experience of people with dementia in hospital. Andrew Bence finds out how a London trust is giving carers greater access.

From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, going into hospital can be particularly intimidating if you have dementia. Heather Stephen finds out about a scheme in Barnsley helping people to cope before, during and afterwards.

From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, as dementia advances, it can become harder to find support to help deal with day-to-day practicalities and changing emotions.