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Communication

Practical dementia resources
Care Inspectorate
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Badges help reduce stress with conversations

Staff find a way with personal care & mealtimes

Knowledge of occupation–B&B

Completing & analysing ABC charts to find the why

Personalised door frames build relationships

Advanced notice helps with personal care

Night time routine brings calm

Open questions

Finding the why

Understanding the importance of previous routines

Meds communication sheet

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 17/04/2026

Next review date: 16/04/2027

Right Decision Service: supporting decisions for Scotland's health and care

  • The Right Decision Service: Scotland's national decision support platform
  • Terms and conditions of your use of the Right Decisions Platform (RDP)
  • Content provider terms and conditions of use of the Right Decisions Platform (RDP)
  • Accessibility & browser/device compatibility
  • Using screen readers
  • Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA)

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  • Download the app on the Google Play store

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