Dementia Torches

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Dementia Torch Library

Our Dementia Torches Library brings together essential insights and practical direction for families navigating uncertainty. Each Torch shines a light on the questions, decisions, and fears families face, helping you understand what’s happening. These are your first steps toward navigating dementia with confidence.

Alzheimer’s or Dementia?

“Is this dementia… or something else entirely?
And does getting it wrong change what happens next?”

Dementia vs Alzheimer’s – glowing brain illustration

Early Warning Signs of Dementia

“When are changes just ageing — and when are they the first signs you can’t ignore?
The difference matters more than most families realise.”

Early warning signs of dementia – puzzle brain illustration

What to Ask the GP if You Suspect Dementia

“A 10-minute appointment won’t cover what you truly need to ask.
One missed question can delay support when it matters most.”

Questions to ask the GP about dementia – doctor and patient illustration

After a Dementia Diagnosis: First Steps For Families

“Shock, fear, relief — it all hits at once.
But what should actually happen in the first days and weeks?”

First steps after a dementia diagnosis – support illustration

First Steps After a Dementia Diagnosis: Practical Actions To Take Now

“A diagnosis changes everything — but what should you actually do next?
These early steps shape the whole journey ahead.”

Practical actions after a dementia diagnosis – family guidance image

Choosing the Right Dementia Care

“Do you really know what ‘good care’ looks like — beyond brochures and promises?
The smallest detail can change your family’s entire experience.”

Choosing the right dementia care – decision and support illustration

Your Rights In Dementia Care

“Most families don’t know their rights — until something goes wrong.
Understanding them early protects everyone involved.”.

Illustration of a person holding a torch beside a door marked Rights — representing understanding dementia care rights

Paying for Dementia Care: Financial Planning & Protecting Family Assets

“Care costs build quietly — then suddenly.
Knowing what to plan for now prevents crisis later.”

Illustration of a brain with financial symbols — representing paying for dementia care and protecting family assets.

Why Home Matters

“Home is more than a place: it’s identity, safety, and belonging.

Home is probably the final chapter of life lived on their own terms.”

Photo of an older adult sitting at home with warm light — representing the importance of home in dementia care.

From Home Care to a Care Home: Knowing the Right Time in Dementia

“When is staying home no longer safe?
And how do you make that call without guilt swallowing you?”

Illustration of a person struggling with the decision to move a loved one into a care home

Coping With Dementia – Emotional Resilience

“Why does it feel like you should cope alone?
And how do you keep going when exhaustion becomes the norm?”

Illustration of a caregiver carrying emotional burdens while supporting someone with dementia

Shadowing: When your presence becomes the anchor to safety

When a person living with dementia follows closely, this Torch explains what shadowing means.

When Behaviour Communication Becomes a Language

We understand behaviour as a language that must be learned, interpreted, and responded to with fluency if care is to be truly person-led and holistic in practice.

Collage showing everyday dementia behaviours, including using alternative objects for eating and drinking, illustrating how actions communicate unmet needs and adaptive problem-solving.

Dementia Care & Understanding: A Family & LDCS Pathway

These Torches raise the important questions.
For deeper understanding and support through the dementia journey, explore the full course and our specialised training pathways.

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