Wales Dementia Helpline

24/07/2025

What is dementia?

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The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour.

Dementia is caused by different diseases that damage the brain. The symptoms get worse over time and include:

> memory loss
> confusion and needing help with daily tasks
> problems with language and understanding
> changes in behaviour

Each person experiences dementia in their own individual way. Read more about dementia here: http://spkl.io/6182A8DBC

24/07/2025

If you have Dementia, or care for someone who has, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to offer support, advice and signposting.
You can reach out to us by calling us or using our emailing service.
☎️ Call 0808 808 2235
📧 Email dementia@helpline.wales
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23/07/2025

Check the post below to find out how routine is important for those living with dementia.
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22/07/2025

What is dementia? see below!
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The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour.

Dementia is caused by different diseases that damage the brain. The symptoms get worse over time and include:

> memory loss
> confusion and needing help with daily tasks
> problems with language and understanding
> changes in behaviour

Each person experiences dementia in their own individual way. Read more about dementia here: http://spkl.io/6182A8DBC

22/07/2025

If you live in and need to talk about anything related, we are available 24/7 for and .
0808 808 2235
Email :- dementia@helpline.wales

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22/07/2025

It can be hard to know what to do if a person with dementia tells you the same things repeatedly. But It's very likely the person does not know they keep asking the same question or repeating the same action.

Here are a few things that can help you and the person living with dementia:

👉 Try to be patient and keep your tone level and calm.

👉 Is there a need behind the person’s behaviour? Perhaps they’re looking for reassurance? Or do they miss a person or place from the story and want to reminisce?

👉 Is something triggering the behaviour – for example, does it happen the same time of day or around the same people?

👉 Distracting the person or engaging them in an activity they enjoy can help shift their focus onto something else.

👉 Try to avoid telling the person they’re repeating themselves. This could be upsetting or knock their confidence.

👉 If the person is repeating themselves because they’re nervous or anxious, a product like a fidget m**f (a knitted or crocheted hand m**f with various textures and items attached to it) or sensory blanket may help. You could also try a favourite piece of music or TV show.

👉 If the behaviour isn’t harmful or causing a problem, accept that the person finds it comforting and reassuring, and let it be.

22/07/2025

If you have Dementia, or care for someone who has, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to offer support, advice and signposting.
You can reach out to us by calling us or using our emailing service.
☎️ Call 0808 808 2235
📧 Email dementia@helpline.wales

Os oes gennych Ddementia, neu os ydych chi'n gofalu am rywun sydd â hi, rydym ar agor 24 awr y dydd, 7 niwrnod yr wythnos, 365 diwrnod y flwyddyn i gynnig cymorth, cyngor a chyfeiriad. Gallwch gysylltu â ni trwy ffonio neu ddefnyddio ein gwasanaeth ebostio. ☎️ Ffoniwch 0808 808 2235
📧 Ebostiwch dementia@helpline.wales
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21/07/2025

If you live in and need to talk about anything related, we are available 24/7 for and .
Call Wales Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 2235 or
Email :- dementia@helpline.wales or visit our website

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If you live in and need to talk about anything related, we are available 24/7 for and .
Call Wales Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 2235 or
Email :- dementia@helpline.wales or visit our website (gk)

21/07/2025

7 ways to manage repetitive behaviour when someone has dementia, see below!
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It can be hard to know what to do if a person with dementia tells you the same things repeatedly. But It's very likely the person does not know they keep asking the same question or repeating the same action.

Here are a few things that can help you and the person living with dementia:

👉 Try to be patient and keep your tone level and calm.

👉 Is there a need behind the person’s behaviour? Perhaps they’re looking for reassurance? Or do they miss a person or place from the story and want to reminisce?

👉 Is something triggering the behaviour – for example, does it happen the same time of day or around the same people?

👉 Distracting the person or engaging them in an activity they enjoy can help shift their focus onto something else.

👉 Try to avoid telling the person they’re repeating themselves. This could be upsetting or knock their confidence.

👉 If the person is repeating themselves because they’re nervous or anxious, a product like a fidget m**f (a knitted or crocheted hand m**f with various textures and items attached to it) or sensory blanket may help. You could also try a favourite piece of music or TV show.

👉 If the behaviour isn’t harmful or causing a problem, accept that the person finds it comforting and reassuring, and let it be.

21/07/2025

If you have dementia, living at home can give you more independence. Here's some advice from the Alzheimer's Society on making your home dementia friendly;
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https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-factsheets/making-your-home-dementia-friendly