The national dementia strategy calls for care homes to adopt a person centred approach to care planning. This study looks at whether this is being implemented Wheeler NL, Oyebode JR (2010) Dementia ...

Abstract and Background Abstract Caregivers frequently struggle to manage challenging behaviours associated with dementia, often without a good understanding of why these behaviours occur.

Dementia aggression can be a distressing experience for both individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Here are some key points to understand.

Jay Leno opened up on caring for his wife, Mavis Leno, following her advanced dementia diagnosis, saying it has been “challenging,” but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

While many students showed positive behaviour, Estyn found patterns varied across different types of students and courses in further education colleges. It said male students "particularly those ...

Entitled "Function analysis-based interventions for challenging behaviour in dementia", the study is published in The Cochrane Library 2012, Issue 2. It focuses on functional, or behaviour ...

The role of caregiver for a person with increasing needs can be challenging and often overwhelming. Find support with local memory-care groups or other support groups for dementia caregivers.

Here's how to distinguish 'sundowning'—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from doctors who treat older adults.

The suspension rate for pupils in schools across Derby soared to the highest level on record in the last autumn term, new figures show.

As well, this systematic approach can offer a consistent way to gather information as caregivers look for strategies to help manage challenging behaviours.