Dementia resources and services

Dementia

A resource hub for anyone supporting people with dementia. Navigate through the sections for guidance, information and accredited training.

Caring safely at home

SCIE's video-based resource designed for unpaid/informal carers. You may be caring for family members, friends or neighbours at home.

Behavioural challenges when supporting a person with dementia

Part of Dementia

Supporting a person with dementia can be very rewarding. But situations can arise that are difficult for the person with dementia or those supporting them – or both parties.

Dementia-friendly environments

Part of Dementia

Keeping people with dementia active and occupied

Part of Dementia

Supporting a person who has dementia to remain active and still feel involved in life can be the key to maintaining quality of life even into the later stages of the illness. This is not just the job of an activity organiser or an entertainer, it is also part of every person’s role, whether you are a friend or relative, a home or day care worker, a nurse, a care assistant, a manager or a domestic worker.

Early signs and diagnosis of dementia

Part of Dementia

Support following a diagnosis of dementia

Part of Dementia

An introduction to the mental health of older people

Part of e-Learning courses

e-Learning resource looking at key issues, research, policies and approaches relating to the mental health of older people.

Eating well with dementia

Part of Dementia

Eating well is vital to maintain the health, independence and wellbeing of people with dementia. However, for many people with dementia, eating can become challenging as their dementia progresses. Some lose their appetite or the skills needed to use cutlery, others struggle to chew and swallow. Explore more about this theme.

Supporting people with dementia

Part of Dementia

This section looks at supporting people with dementia. It discusses the physical environment (whether it be at home or a care home), and decision-making and using information and communication technology in activities.