If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), learning more about what to expect can help you feel more comfortable supporting your friend or family member. You may have already heard of the 7 stages of frontotemporal dementia, and...
If you’re caring for a loved one who is living with dementia, it’s important to find engaging and stimulating activities, especially ones that are meaningful to them. It’s even better to find activities you can do together, because as someone’s cognitive abilities...
A young onset dementia diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming. For many people, it can feel like they’ve had their whole life planned, and that’s now been taken away. But it’s important to remember that people with young onset dementia can still lead full and...
Not many people are prepared for a loved one's dementia diagnosis. It can be a difficult and emotional time for the whole family, and for the person living with dementia. That's why they need the very best support possible, but it can be difficult for caregivers to...
Dementia is a condition most commonly associated with older Australians. However, some people first experience dementia symptoms in their 30s, 40s or 50s. This is known as younger onset dementia, and it can certainly be a challenging diagnosis to receive. Most likely,...
For many, this is a busy time of year with family, social and work gatherings. For people living with dementia, this time of year can be a little bit more complex. If they are living alone, it can be an isolating time, where friends and family that used to pop in, may...
