Conversations that matter · free monthly webinar series from Consultus Care and Nursing
Webinar 05 · DementiaUnderstanding dementia: communication and types of dementia
A free online session for families who want to understand how dementia changes communication, and learn practical ways to keep connecting with a loved one.
Beth Britton MBE returns to Consultus Care and Nursing to explore how dementia affects the way a loved one communicates, and what families can do to make conversations easier, more reassuring and less stressful for everyone.
Beth Britton MBE
Award-winning dementia campaigner, consultant and author with over two decades of experience supporting families affected by dementia
Beth's work draws on years of personal experience caring for her late father, and on close work with care providers, professionals and policy makers across the UK. She is recognised as one of the country's leading voices on dementia and family care.
By the end of this webinar you'll understand
Understanding the different types of dementia
How Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and other forms can affect people differently.
How dementia can affect communication
Why someone may struggle to find words, follow conversations, understand what is being said or express how they feel.
Practical techniques for better communication
Simple ways to adapt your words, tone, body language and environment to make conversations easier and more reassuring.
Managing difficult or confusing conversations
How to respond when someone is repeating themselves, confused, distressed or describing something differently from how you see it.
Who should attend?
- Adult children caring for a parent with dementia who find conversations increasingly difficult
- Family members supporting someone in the early stages who want to feel more prepared
- Spouses and partners adjusting to changes in how their loved one talks and listens
- Anyone facing distressing, repetitive or confusing conversations with a loved one
- Family carers who want practical techniques to reduce frustration on both sides
Over 60 years of caring for families, at home
Family-owned since 1962, Consultus is one of the UK's most established specialists in live-in care and nursing. We hand-pick experienced carers who provide one-to-one support in your loved one's own home, day and night.
Conversations that matter is our monthly webinar series, our way of sharing what six decades of caring for families has taught us, so more people feel informed and confident about later life.
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Understanding dementia, and how to support someone you love
Beth Britton MBEDementia campaigner, consultant and author
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Frances LamberthFairhand Visiting Physiotherapists
Watch the recording →Financing later life care
Toby WinyardLester Brunt Wealth Management
Watch the recording →Common questions
How much does it cost?
The webinar is completely free. There is no charge to attend, and no obligation of any kind.
Will I be on camera?
No. All attendees join in listen only mode, so your camera and microphone stay off throughout. You can attend privately and comfortably from home.
Can I ask questions?
Yes. There is a live Q&A at the end of the session, and you can submit questions through the Q&A panel at any point during the webinar.
Will I receive joining instructions?
Yes. As soon as you register, the joining link arrives in your inbox automatically. You'll also receive a reminder shortly before the webinar starts.
Is this useful if we're still early in the journey?
Yes. The techniques Beth shares apply from the earliest stages of dementia onward, and many families find the session most valuable when they attend early, before communication challenges become entrenched. If your loved one hasn't been diagnosed and you're just noticing changes, the session will still give you a useful foundation.
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