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The Big Dementia Conversation

Introducing 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

‘The Big Dementia Conversation’ is all about sharing knowledge and real-life experiences to support anyone caring for someone living with dementia. Our online advice hub explores how dementia affects communication and offers practical tips to help you feel more confident and connected when speaking with your loved one.

The Big Dementia Conversation

Finding the person behind the dementia

Every person’s experience of dementia is unique. Learning about the different types of dementia and how a person may communicate differently due to the changes in their brain can help you unlock meaningful connections.

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Finding the person behind the dementia

Tips for conversations

Tips for conversations

Starting a conversation with a loved one who is living with dementia can feel daunting. Learn tips for conversing and connecting from Care UK families who have first-hand experience.

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Navigating difficult conversations

If your loved one is irritable or upset, it’s often a sign that they’re struggling or that something feels too much for them. Taking time to put yourself in their shoes can help you manage difficult conversations.

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Learning to navigate difficult conversations

Staying connected with your loved one

Staying connected

As dementia progresses and words become less effective, living in the moment and engaging other senses can help you maintain meaningful connections throughout your loved one’s dementia journey. 

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Additional support and advice

Watch our expert response videos, where our dementia specialists share insight and practical guidance on what’s happening in the brain and how to navigate these changes, so you can stay connected and enjoy meaningful moments with your loved one.

Specialist response - Her long-term memory is amazing

Specialist response - I learned to go along with the moment

Specialist response - It's the illness, not the person

Specialist response - Music still found a way to reach her

Specialist response - She forgot the day, but not the feeling

Specialist response - She started to lose her filter

Specialist response - She wanted to go home, even though she was home

Specialist response - Using humour helped us connect

Specialist response - When she started to not recognise me

Find an event near you

As part of The Big Dementia Conversation, we’re hosting events across the UK to bring local communities together and start meaningful conversations about dementia - with expert insight and the chance to meet families facing similar challenges.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Bourley Grange, Wednesday 25th March, 2pm - 3.30pm and 6pm - 7.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Dashwood Manor, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 3.30pm and 6pm - 7.30pm. Saturday 28th March, 10am - 12 noon.
  • 'Supporting people with advanced dementia' at Dashwood Manor, Wednesday 11th March, 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm.
  • 'Understanding dementia' at Newbury Grove, Wednesday 4th March, 6pm - 8pm.
  • 'Understanding dementia' at Winchcombe Place, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Woodland Hall, Friday 20th March, 1.30pm - 3pm.

  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Heathlands House, Thursday 26th March, 1.30pm - 3.00pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Anning House, Wednesday 4th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Ferndown Manor, Wednesday 4th March, 10am - 11.30am.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at The Potteries, Wednesday 4th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Lauder Lodge, Saturday 28th February, 2pm - 3.30pm.

  • 'Dementia friends' at Ivy Grove, Wednesday 4th March, 5pm - 6pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Sherwood Grange, Wednesday 25th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.

  • 'Singing for the brain' at Abney Court, Wednesday 4th March, 10.30am - 12.30pm.
  • 'Living well with dementia' at Halecroft Grange, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Long Stone Manor, Tuesday 10th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Ancasta Grove, Wednesday 4th March, from 2pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Carpathia Grange, Friday 6th March, from 2.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Chichester Grange, Saturday 14th March, 1pm - 2.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Sway Place, Thursday 12th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Understanding Dementia' at The Wickets, Tuesday 31st March, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Harrier Lodge, Thursday 26th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Invicta Court, Thursday 12th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Montfort Manor, Wednesday 4th March, 10.30am - 12 noon.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Smyth Lodge, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Supporting people with advanced dementia' at Weald Heights, Tuesday 3rd March, 2.30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Oat Hill Mews, Thursday 26th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Amberley Lodge, Tuesday 31st March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Understanding dementia' at Charlotte House, Thursday 19th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Let’s talk about Dementia' at Lennox House, Wednesday 11th March, from 2pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversation' at Charlton Lodge, Wednesday 25th March, 10.30am - 12 noon.
  • 'Understanding dementia' at Cuttlebrook Hall, Friday 6th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Maids Moreton Hall, Thursday 19th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Tor-Na-Dee, Wednesday 11th March, 11am - 12.30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Rossetti House, Friday 27th March, 10:30am - 12:30pm.
  • 'Big dementia advice drop in' at Rush Hill Mews, Wednesday 18th March, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Dementia Tea Dance' at Cedrus House, Wednesday 25th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Spring Memories Tea Dance' at Hartismere Place, Wednesday 11th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Dementia Tea Dance' at Mildenhall Lodge, Thursday 19th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Prince George House, Friday 27th March 11am to 12.30pm.

  • 'Dementia café' at Amherst House, Tuesday 31st March 10.30am - 12.30pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Liberham Lodge, Tuesday 10th March, from 3pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Ayton House, Tuesday 17th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.
  • 'Understanding dementia' at Bailey Lodge, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Bowes House, Tuesday 24th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Mill View, Friday 13th March, 10.45am - 12.15pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Llys Cyncoed, Saturday 21st March,11am and Sunday 22nd March, 3pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Llys Herbert, Wednesday 25th March 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • 'Dementia drop in' at Ambleside, 27th Feb and 27th March, 9am - 5pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Ambleside, Friday 27th March, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Edgbaston Manor, Tuesday 10th March, 11am - 1pm.
  • 'Understanding the fundamentals of Dementia' at Foxland Grange, Tuesday 10th March, 10.30am - 12 noon.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Mercia Grange, Tuesday 17th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Metchley Manor, Tuesday 24th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Darlington Court, Wednesday 4th March, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Perry Manor, Tuesday 24th March, 11am - 1pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Brook Court, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversation' at Chapter House, Thursday 26th March 11am - 1pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Harcourt Gardens, Thursday 19th March, 11am - 1pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Mayfield View, Thursday 12th March, 11am - 1pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Seacroft Grange, Friday 27th March 2pm - 4pm.

Download our guide

Despite the increased awareness of dementia, communicating with someone living with the condition can still be challenging. To help families at any stage of their dementia journey, we have launched ‘Staying Connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations’ to support meaningful interactions.

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The full conversation

Watch the series of videos that make up our Big Dementia Conversation in full.

Carol's Story

Suzy's Story

Tony's Story

Dementia help and advice

At Care UK our dementia experts have developed a series of articles and guides to help support you and your loved one in your dementia journey.

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

Dementia advice

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

If your loved one is irritable or upset, it’s often a sign that they’re struggling or that something feels too much for them. Taking time to put yourself in...

Staying connected guide

Dementia advice

Staying connected guide

Care UK's guide for communicating with people living with dementia

How understanding your loved one’s dementia helps communication

Dementia advice

How understanding your loved one’s dementia helps communication

Every person’s experience of dementia is unique. Learning about the different types of dementia and how a person may communicate differently due to the...

Staying connected with a person with dementia using all the senses

Dementia advice

Staying connected with a person with dementia using all the senses

As dementia progresses and words become less useful, living in the moment and tapping into other senses can help you maintain meaningful connections.

Communicating with a person with dementia: tips for conversations

Dementia advice

Communicating with a person with dementia: tips for conversations

Starting a conversation with a loved one who is living with dementia can feel daunting. Learn tips for conversing and connecting from Care UK families who...

What is sundowning?

Dementia advice

What is sundowning?

Learn why people living with dementia can experience difficulties in the late afternoons and evenings, and how you can help.

Music therapy and dementia

Dementia advice

Music therapy and dementia

Music therapy can have a profound impact on people living with dementia. Find out how music effects memory and how Care UK uses it to support residents.

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