The CAIT project: an evidence based resource in the care of older people with dementia

This weeks’ blog is by Ewan James, Assistant Psychologist at Hertfordshire University NHS Trust (e.james27@nhs.net) Behavioural and emotional changes are common in those living with dementia. Such phenomena are referred to as ‘Behaviours that Challenge’ (BtC), and include aggression, self-harm, avoidance, depression, shouting, and a lack of self-care amongst other things. While the behaviours often […]

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Decision Making in Dementia Care: Balancing Autonomy and Support in Thai Families

This week’s blog is written by Dr Natthawut Suriya, lecturer at Srimahasrakham Nursing College, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Thailand. Introduction Making everyday decisions is crucial for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Decision-making allows individuals with dementia to maintain their autonomy and self-identity. However, family caregivers often struggle to balance respecting this independence […]

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