This section talks about how dementia affects a person’s behaviour and how as a carer or a family member we can cope with managing this behavioural change.

Behaviour changes

Dementia affects people in different ways. Common behaviour changes that may occur when a person has dementia, and why these changes occur are explained under the behaviour changes section.

Understanding why someone is behaving in a particular way may help you with some ideas about how to cope.

Help Sheets on Changed behaviours and dementia provides some general guidelines on understanding and managing behaviour changes. 
