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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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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 Bickerton House, Wednesday 4th February, 5pm - 6.30pm.
  • '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.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Mountbatten Grange, Thursday 26th February, from 6pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Oak House, Monday 16th February, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Parsons Grange, Tuesday 13th January, 2pm - 3pm.
  • '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 Ladden View, Wednesday 25th February 5pm - 6:30pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Trymview Hall, Wednesday 25th February, 3pm - 5pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Field Lodge, Friday 20th February, 2.30pm - 4pm.
  • '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 Beverley Parklands, Wednesday 18th February, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Driffield Manor, Thursday 12th February, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Mere Hall, Wednesday 18th February 11am - 1pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Cairdean House, Tuesday 10th February, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Lauder Lodge, Saturday 28th February, 2pm - 3.30pm.

  • 'Navigating a dementia diagnosis' at Colne View, Thursday 12th February, 11am - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Knebworth, Wednesday 11th February, 2pm - 3:30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Manor Lodge, Thursday 26th February, 6pm - 7:30pm.
  • 'Navigating dementia' at Mountfitchet House, Thursday 5th February, 10am - 4pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Snowdrop House, Tuesday 17th February, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Sandfields, Wednesday 18th February, 5pm - 7pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Scarlet House, Thursday 19th February, 5pm - 6:30pm.

  • '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.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Cranford Grange, Thursday 16th January 11am-1pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Deewater Grange, Tuesday 24th February, 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
  • 'Living well with dementia' at Halecroft Grange, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Ladybrook Manor, Wednesday 11th 10:30am - 1:30pm.
  • '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 Oakfield Croft, Thursday 19th February, 1.30 - 3.00pm.

  • 'Supporting people with advanced dementia' at Ancasta Grove, Wednesday 4th February, from 2pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Ancasta Grove, Wednesday 4th March, from 2pm.
  • 'Supporting People with Advanced Dementia' at Carpathia Grange, Friday 6th February, from 2.30pm.
  • '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 Parker Meadows, Thursday 19th February, 3.30pm - 5pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Pear Tree Court, Wednesday 11th February, 11am - 1pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Sway Place, Thursday 12th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Understanding Dementia' at The Wickets, Thursday 12th March, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Typical signs of ageing or dementia?' at Foxbridge House, Thursday 19th February, 3pm - 5pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Harrier Lodge, Tuesday 10th February, 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, 2pm - 3:30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Smyth Lodge, Thursday 5th March, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Dementia friendly afternoon tea' at Weald Heights, Monday 23rd February, 3pm.
  • 'Supporting people with advanced dementia' at Weald Heights, Tuesday 3rd March, 2.30pm.

  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Lonsdale Mews, Tuesday 24th February, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Oat Hill Mews, Thursday 26th March, 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Amberley Lodge, Tuesday 10th March, 1.30pm - 3pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Amberley Lodge, Tuesday 31st March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Buchanan Court, Wednesday 18th February, 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.

  • 'Dementia information drop-in session' at Cavell Court, Wednesday 11th February,  2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Understanding dementia' at Charlton Lodge, Wednesday 4th February, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Understanding dementia' at Cuttlebrook Hall, Friday 6th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Highmarket House, Wednesday 25th February, 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 Millers Grange, Thursday 12th February, 2pm - 3:30pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Ridley Manor, Thursday 19th February, 6pm - 8pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Seccombe Court, Tuesday 17th February 2.30pm - 4.00pm.

  • '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 Oxbow Manor, Thursday 12th February, 2pm - 3:30pm.

  • '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.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Davers Court, Wednesday 18th February, 2.30pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Glastonbury Court, Wednesday 18th February, 2.30pm - 4pm at Davers Court.
  • 'Spring Memories Tea Dance' at Hartismere Place, Wednesday 11th March, 2pm - 4pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Kentford Manor, Thursday 19th February, 5pm - 6:30pm.
  • '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.
  • 'Typical signs of ageing or dementia' at Greenview Hall, Tuesday 24th February, 2.30pm - 4pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Liberham Lodge, Tuesday 10th March, from 3pm.
  • 'Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis' at Milner House, Wednesday 18th February, 3pm - 4.30pm.

  • '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.
  • 'Typical signs of ageing or dementia?' at Foxbridge House, Thursday 19th February, 3pm - 5pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Heather View, Thursday 26th February, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Martlet Manor, Tuesday 24th February, 2pm - 3.30pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Mill View, Friday 13th March, 10.45am - 12.15pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Skylark House, Friday 20th February, 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, 2pm - 4pm.

  • 'Reach out café' at Bishops Manor, Wednesday 4th February, 5pm - 6pm.
  • 'Big dementia advice drop in' at Blossomfield Grange, Tuesday 17th February, 10am - 2pm.
  • 'Let's talk about dementia' at Chandler Court, Thursday 26th February, 2.30pm - 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.
  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Priors House, Tuesday 24th February, 2pm - 4pm.

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

  • 'Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations' at Salisbury Manor, Thursday 12th February 2.30pm - 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 conversation' at Chocolate Works, Monday 23rd February, 2pm-4pm.
  • '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.

The full conversation: Tony's Story

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