Dementia in Adults

Expert speech and language therapy support for adults with dementia and their families.

Understanding Dementia in Adults

Dementia is an umbrella term describing a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, reasoning, and communication.

There are over 200 types of dementia, with some of the most common including:

  • Alzheimer’s disease

  • Vascular dementia

  • Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)

  • Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)

It is estimated that more than 1 million people in the UK are currently living with dementia.

The effects of dementia vary depending on which areas of the brain are affected. Different areas of the brain control different functions, meaning signs and symptoms can vary significantly between individuals.

Dementia and Communication

Dementia can impact a person’s ability to:

  • Find the right words

  • Follow conversations

  • Understand information

  • Maintain attention

  • Express thoughts and preferences

  • Participate confidently in social interactions

Speech and language therapy can support communication and quality of life for people with dementia and those around them.

How Speech and Language Therapy Can Help

Therapy may include:

  • Supporting family members and communication partners

  • Developing practical communication strategies

  • Creating personalised communication books or life story resources

  • Introducing communication aids and AAC tools

  • Supporting meaningful conversations and social interaction

  • Promoting independence and choice-making

  • Advising on environmental adaptations to support communication

  • Supporting understanding around communication changes over time

We use evidence-based approaches including:

  • Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

  • Communication partner training

  • Environmental modifications

How Can We Help?

We provide person-centred assessment and therapy tailored to each individual’s communication needs and priorities. If you would like to discuss support for dementia-related communication or swallowing difficulties, please contact our team.

Next steps

Start with an enquiry — we’ll guide you from there.

Option 1: Submit an enquiry
➡️ Complete our New Client Form and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.

Have questions? We’re here to help!
📞 01908 614 479
✉️ enquiries@magicwordstherapy.co.uk

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