A practical guide to communicating with someone living with dementia
Communicating with someone living with dementia — guide notes for families who want to be understood without correcting or arguing.
4 min read · June 2026
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Communicating with someone living with dementia — guide notes for families who want to be understood without correcting or arguing.
4 min read · June 2026
Companionship visits and loneliness — guide notes for families who want to make a visit that actually lifts the day.
4 min read · May 2026
Evening and bedtime routines — guide notes for families who want to wind down safely and sleep through the night.
5 min read · July 2026
Everyday foot care — guide notes for families who want to keep feet comfortable and walking safe.
5 min read · September 2025
Everyday skin care and comfort — guide notes for families who want to keep skin intact and comfortable.
5 min read · March 2026
Fall prevention in the home — guide notes for families who want to keep someone on their feet and out of hospital.
4 min read · July 2026
Grooming, hair and feeling like yourself — guide notes for families who want to keep the small routines that hold identity together.
5 min read · February 2026
Hydration and preventing dehydration — guide notes for families who want to keep fluids up without night-time bathroom trips.
4 min read · July 2026
Managing incontinence with dignity — guide notes for families who want to handle it practically and without shame.
5 min read · March 2026
Reducing wandering risk — guide notes for families who want to keep someone safe without locking them in.
4 min read · March 2026
Sundowning and late-afternoon agitation — guide notes for families who want to get through the hardest hours of the day.
4 min read · June 2026
Supporting someone with diabetes (non-medical) — guide notes for families who want to support routine without giving clinical care.
4 min read · February 2026
A plain-language look at feeding homes with both cats and dogs well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · October 2026
A plain-language look at feeding ferrets well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · December 2026
A plain-language look at feeding guinea pigs well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · October 2026
A plain-language look at feeding hamsters well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · August 2026
A plain-language look at feeding house cats well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · December 2026
A plain-language look at feeding keeping a clean home with pets well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · August 2026
A plain-language look at feeding pets and older adults well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · June 2026
A plain-language look at feeding senior cats well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · August 2026
A plain-language look at feeding working and sporting dogs well without falling for marketing.
6 min read · August 2026
How to adapt cold brew coffee for older adults — gentler textures, smaller portions, more protein.
5 min read · October 2026
A family-friendly take on cold brew coffee, with the heat, texture and portions dialled in.
5 min read · October 2026
The errors that cost the most time, money and safety margin.
8 min read · May 2026