We have created an information hub; a free online resource that provides all the basic information you need to understand dementia and how you can support someone with a diagnosis. The hub is filled with practical suggestions over a range of key areas, including: communication, changes in behaviour, the environment; eating and drinking; hospital visits and admissions; and travel. Most recommendations can be implemented straight away and have no too little cost. By developing a greater understanding of how dementia impacts on the person can help in understanding why a person may present in a certain way. Considering things from the persons perspective can often help us to better support their needs, in their journey with dementia.

DSDC runs workshops, both online and in person, for carers and volunteers which are free of charge. Workshops cover all the information available in the information hub, but allows for discussions and more focused information. Our workshops are funded by donations and charitable sources so some geographical restrictions may apply.

For anyone looking at more information on how the environment can impact a person living with dementia then Tier 1 of DSDC’s Environments for Ageing and Dementia Design Assessment Tool (EADDAT) is an ideal place to start. This toolkit explains more about how the places we work, live and socialise in can impact a person living with dementia. There are checklists that you can work through to make small changes that can have a positive impact on a person’s experience within a space.

You may find our range of resources useful to you, in particular our Helpful Hints series. These books have been created specifically for family carers and provide useful suggestions and explanations. We also have a small range of translated dementia information resources available.