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 […]
Category: Dementia
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 […]