Restlessness and agitation are common behaviours in people living with dementia. These behaviours can be difficult for others to understand, but finding out the causes can help you to support the person.

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

Information for carers about behaviours a person with dementia might develop.

Read our information for carers about aggression and dementia, what we mean by aggressive behaviour and why a person with dementia may behave aggressively.

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 a 2012 issue of our Dementia Together magazine, find out how one man rebuilt his life after a diagnosis.

We've created nine Living with dementia booklets written for people with dementia. Read the booklet about keeping safe at home. 

It is common for people with dementia to develop changes in mood and behaviour. In most cases, with the right person-centred care and support, these changes will pass. Non-drug approaches that should always be tried first.