The AskBart journal

Advice, guides & stories for families. – page 2

Clear, jargon-free guidance on choosing care, funding it and supporting someone you love — written by our independent care experts.

Sundowning and dementia — how to manage it, 2026.
Dementia care

Sundowning and Dementia: How to Manage It (2026)

Sundowning brings confusion or distress in the late afternoon and evening. Here's why it happens and what genuinely helps, at home or in a care home.

CSClaire Saltwater
How to talk to someone living with dementia, 2026.
Dementia care

How to Talk to Someone Living with Dementia (2026)

Dementia can make words harder to find and follow. Small, practical changes to how you talk can keep the connection warm, even when the words themselves become unreliable.

CSClaire Saltwater
hearing loss accelerates dementia
Dementia care

Hearing Loss and Dementia: A Connection You Can’t Afford to “Miss”

Untreated hearing loss is one of the modifiable risk factors for dementia identified by researchers. Here's what that means in practice, and what to do about it.

CSClaire Saltwater
a man and woman sitting on benches
Dementia care

Age Regression in Seniors: Facts & Support Options In 2025!

When an older relative starts acting or talking much younger than their years, it's usually a sign of something treatable or manageable — not a mystery. Here's what's really going on, and what to do next.

CSClaire Saltwater
a person standing on a beach with their arms outstretched
Dementia care

Understanding End of Life Care for Dementia Patients

A clear, practical guide to end-of-life care for people with dementia in the UK — what to expect, the choices available, and how to plan ahead.

CSClaire Saltwater
an old woman in a wheelchair
Dementia care

Exploring the FAST Scale for Dementia: An Expert Guide In 2025!

The FAST scale tracks how dementia affects daily life, not just memory and thinking. Here's what each of its seven stages means and how families can use it.

CSClaire Saltwater
a man lying in a hospital bed
Dementia care

Understanding Hospice Care for Alzheimer's Patients - Expert Guide In 2025!

When Alzheimer's reaches its final stages, hospice-style care shifts the focus from treatment to comfort. Here's how it works in the UK, and how to get it.

CSClaire Saltwater
Vascular Dementia And Alcohol
Dementia care

Understanding Dementia Criteria for Hospice Care - An Expert Guide in 2025!

CSClaire Saltwater
Dementia Village
Dementia care

Dementia Villages: What Are They And Do They Work? Get The Facts In 2025!

Learn all about dementia villages, innovative communities designed to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for people with dementia.

CSClaire Saltwater
Dementia Garden
Dementia care

10 Simple Tips To Make a Dementia Sensory Garden For In 2025

Learn how to create a sensory garden that stimulates the senses and provides a therapeutic environment for relaxation and well-being.

CSClaire Saltwater
Dementia Dolls Therapy and Its Benefits
Dementia care

Dementia Doll Therapy - An Expert Guide In 2025!

Learn how dementia doll therapy can provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and improve emotional well-being for individuals with dementia.

CSClaire Saltwater
Do People With Dementia Lie
Dementia care

Expert Guide To Dementia And Lying: Decoding the Behaviors of Memory Loss In 2025!

Learn how to navigate dementia and lying with this guide, offering practical advice to manage challenging behaviors with empathy and understanding.

CSClaire Saltwater