Ambiance Care

01/06/2026

One of the more difficult aspects of dementia is managing challenging behaviour.

Not everyone with dementia develops behavioural challenges but for those who do, there is almost always an underlying reason.

In our latest blog post, we look at what can cause these episodes, how to defuse the situation and what action to take.

Dealing with aggression in dementia can be challenging. Here are the causes and coping methods to help defuse aggessive situations.

31/05/2026

I'm sure this is what we would all want. With so much experience in dementia care, we can say that every point on this list rings true.

27/05/2026

The last couple of days have been hot, hot, HOT! Help your loved ones beat the heat with our cool suggestions ⬇

26/05/2026

Somebody with dementia who seems to be 'acting out' isn't doing so by choice. Here are the three main triggers for aggression in dementia:

24/05/2026

Caregivers: how do you decompress from your caring role?

Sometimes taking a break isn't about bubble baths or lavish holidays, it can be a moment of mindfulness doing something you enjoy, or something that takes you away from your caring reality, however brief.

There are some great ideas to try here!

21/05/2026

Did you know? 91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis - the earlier, the better.

How can an early diagnosis help? It can ensure you receive:

🔵treatment and support to live as well as you can
🔵information to help you and your family navigate the changes you'll experience
🔵advice about the benefits you could be entitled to

This video from the Alzheimer's Society goes into more detail - it's well worth a watch:

28 likes, 3 comments. "How getting a dementia diagnosis can help"

18/05/2026

Today marks the start of Dementia Action Week, will you join us in showing your support by sharing this post?

Head over to https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week to find out how you can help, or to share your personal story for publication.

We will be wearing our forget-me-not badges with pride this week!

17/05/2026

These are some hard-hitting statistics that we simply can't ignore.

Dementia is all around us and now affects more than half of us.

We still hope for a cure but in the meantime, by following our page, you can learn more about the disease, how to ease the symptoms, and how we can all live better with dementia.

13/05/2026

There can be fear and worry about how best to support someone who has dementia but really, it doesn't have to be a minefield.

Once you know more about the condition, your thinking changes and you become more naturally adaptive to the person and their needs.

Here are 5 simple ways to support someone living with dementia. 💙

10/05/2026

Making the person the centre of how you care for them is absolutely vital. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Everyone is unique, with their own tastes, likes and dislikes, their own strengths and their own challenges. And this is what informs our care every single day.