Dementia. A word which evokes such a broad range of emotions, depending on your experience and understanding. Apparently it's the most feared illness in the over 50's. Yes those living with the disease tell us that it is possible to live well with dementia.
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I've made these web pages to bring together some of the amazing resources that are available for people living with dementia, for their friends and families, health professionals and others, like me, who are interested to know more.
One thing that I have heard time and again is how people living with dementia and their families can feel isolated, as friends stop visiting and going out becomes more challenging.
So, my message is simple: if you know someone with dementia, continue to nurture your relationship with them. Equip yourself with knowledge and understanding from all the resources available and be a person who will make a positive contribution to their lives as they seek to live well with dementia.

I should add a disclaimer - I haven't read the content on all the pages of all the websites I provide links to! I don't necessarily endorse all the views and opinions expressed!

The amount of information available on the internet about dementia can be overwhelming so I have tried to categorise it in a way that will hopefully make it easy to navigate. But there are many sites that could fit into more than one category. If you know of a helpful resource that is not listed please contact me and I'll add it in. I have primarily listed sites within the UK.

We have started to produce our own resources to support people living with dementia and their loved ones. These are shown in the first section below, followed by links to other resources.

The Making Moments Series

A short booklet with tips and techniques for enjoying quality time with a loved one with dementia
A list of recommended poems that your loved one with dementia might enjoy, with online links to each poem. 
Christian devotions to enjoy together with your loved one living with dementia.
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What is Dementia?

Living with Dementia

Life Story Work

Helping someone record their life story is a wonderful activity to do together, and helps facilitate reminiscence. It is also a very useful record of an individual's life that can help carers to understand and know your loved one, should they ever move into a care home.
As well as recording facts, make a note of sensory history as well - what music, smells, tastes, etc does your loved one enjoy?

Enjoying Creativity and Activity

Support for Family and Carers

Early Onset Dementia

Visiting someone with dementia

Spiritual Wellbeing

Of course, spiritual wellbeing goes beyond faith, but these resources focus on providing support to people living with dementia through their Christian faith:

We Are... Christian Devotions to share with a loved one with dementia
Worshipping with Dementia - a book of devotions from the Pilgrims Friend Society

Care and resources for people in the advanced stages of dementia

We love the Namaste programme of sensory care for people living with dementia - we think every care home should run it. If you want to know more about what Namaste is and the difference it makes - watch the video below.

Choosing a Care Home

Dementia Training and Education

Legal Matters

Dementia Care Products

Preventing Dementia

Conversations with Carers

Books

Recommended Reading
Living with Alzheimers: A Love Story by Robin Thomson 
Where Memories Go by Sally Magnusson 
Dementia: Living in the Memories of God by John Swinton
Dementia from the Inside by Dr Jennifer Bute with Louise Morse
​Dementia: The one stop guide by June Andrews
Dementia: Frank and Lindas Story by Louise Morse
The End of Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia by Joyce Simard
Dancing with Dementia by Christine Bryden
Person Centred Dementia Care by Dawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham