Missed signal

Here we see an obviously distress woman whose body language is communicating her need to go to the toilet.

Key action points

  • People living with dementia in latter stages use body language and behaviours to express themselves
  • Needing to go to the toilet is typically presented as clutching at clothes and trying to stand up
  • All actions invariably are expressions of unmet needs
Improving the quality and humanity of hospital care for people living with dementia.
Twitter Facebook Youtube Vimeo