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Help & advice

We are committed to supporting older people and their relatives and have used our knowledge and expertise to produce a range of useful guides.

Our guides have been produced by our care team experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families. They cover subjects such as how to communicate with a loved one who is living with dementia and choosing a care home.

Loss of inhibitions

Dementia advice

Loss of inhibitions

From a lack of social awareness to choice vocabulary and inappropriate displays of love or desire, some people living with dementia can show a loss of...

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Dementia advice

Obsessive compulsive behaviours

Some people living with dementia can begin to show obsessive compulsive or repetitive behaviours. These can include a discomfort about things being out of...

Changes in sexual behaviour

Dementia advice

Changes in sexual behaviour

Often a difficult subject to talk about, but dementia can cause your loved one to experience changes in sexual behaviour, needs and interest. For example...

Walking with purpose

Dementia advice

Walking with purpose

What some people call 'wandering', at Care UK we call walking with purpose. It is a common behaviour for people living with dementia and can be distressing...

Understanding early signs of dementia behaviour changes

Dementia advice

Understanding early signs of dementia behaviour changes

Discover why people living with dementia experience changes in personality that can cause them to make choices that seem out of character.

Distressed behaviour in dementia: understanding signs & causes

Dementia advice

Distressed behaviour in dementia: understanding signs & causes

Distressed behaviours are possible symptoms of dementia. Learn about the causes and why at Care UK we don’t call these aggressive or challenging behaviours.

What is palliative care?

About care homes

What is palliative care?

Discover more about the compassionate palliative care that we provide and how we sensitively tailor your loved one’s end of life care to their wishes.

How to provide person-centred care for your loved one

Advice for carers

How to provide person-centred care for your loved one

Providing person-centred care for a loved one is all about putting their choices at the heart of their care.

One step at a time – a video guide to navigating dementia

Dementia advice

One step at a time – a video guide to navigating dementia

From the moment you receive a diagnosis to learning to live well with dementia, we’re here to support you every step of the way. That’s why we’ve produced...

Further sources of helpful information

Our guides

We've gathered up tips from experts in care for older people to produce free guides covering topics like keeping active and independent in older age, how to help a loved one stay healthy and hydrated and dealing with the symptoms of dementia. 

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Sources of advice and support

As well as the information on this website we have collated a number of links to other useful wesbites offering guidance, advice and practical help when searching for care and support for yourself or a loved one

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Glossary of terms

Whatever type of care you are looking for, you may come across various new terms. We explain some of the typical ones you might meet.

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