Dementia and Elder Care

My professional background includes clinical and academic work within geriatric psychiatry, with particular focus on dementia and ageing.

While my published work in English is currently centred on the Life with ADHD series, I remain open to dialogue, collaboration, and professional contact within related fields.

For those living with dementia — and for those standing beside them

Below are a few principles and reflections drawn from my work with people living with dementia and their families.
They are offered as guidance — not as rules.

You do not need to correct everything.
Feeling safe matters more than being right.

Try to meet the person where they are — not where you wish they were.
Understanding often reduces distress more effectively than explanation.

Small adjustments can make a large difference.
Tone of voice, pace, and presence matter.

Remember that reactions are often expressions of unmet needs —
not deliberate behaviour.

And finally:
You matter too.
Caring for someone with dementia can be exhausting, confusing, and lonely.
Seeking support is not a failure — it is part of caring well.

Professional contact

I am open to professional dialogue, collaboration, and academic exchange related to dementia, ageing, and mental health.