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06/06/2026

Have you ever noticed your loved one with dementia repeatedly picking at their cuticles, skin, clothing, or even imaginary spots on their hands?

It can be frustrating, concerning, and sometimes heartbreaking to watch. But before we label it as a “behavior problem,” it’s important to understand what the brain may be trying to communicate.

In dementia care, we often say:

Behavior is communication.

Skin picking is rarely random.

It may be the brain’s way of expressing anxiety, boredom, discomfort, pain, sensory changes, or a need for stimulation. As dementia damages the parts of the brain responsible for impulse control and emotional regulation, repetitive behaviors can emerge as a form of self-soothing.

Sometimes the cause is as simple as dry skin, an irritating tag on clothing, a medication side effect, or an untreated infection. Other times, it may reflect an underlying feeling of restlessness or uncertainty that the person can no longer put into words.

Instead of asking:

“How do I stop this behavior?”

Try asking:

“What is this behavior trying to tell me?”

That small shift can transform caregiving.

Check for physical discomfort. Moisturize dry skin. Keep hands busy with meaningful activities. Offer reassurance. Observe patterns. Most importantly, approach the behavior with curiosity rather than correction.

Your loved one is not giving you a hard time.

They are having a hard time.

When we learn to look beneath the behavior, we often discover an unmet need, an unspoken fear, or an opportunity to bring comfort.

The goal is not simply to stop the picking.

The goal is to understand the person.

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“Behavior is communication. The most important question is not ‘How do I stop it?’ but ‘What is it trying to tell me?’”

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04/06/2026

It can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in three stages.

This is a guide to some of the common symptoms at each stage, although it’s important to remember that everyone’s dementia journey is different.

Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time.

Knowing a little about what to expect in each stage can help us understand how dementia changes over time and how to prepare for the future. The stages also act as a guide to when certain treatments, such as medicines for Alzheimer’s disease, are likely to work best.

It can sometimes be difficult to tell when a person’s dementia has progressed from one stage to another because some symptoms may appear in a different order to how we’ve presented them here, and the stages may overlap.

Some symptoms, particularly those linked to behaviours, may develop at one stage and then reduce or even disappear later on. Other symptoms, such as memory loss and problems with language and thinking, tend to stay and get worse with time.

As dementia progresses, a person will need more help and, at some point, will need a lot of support with daily living. However, how soon this happens and the type of support needed will vary from person to person.

It’s natural to want to know which stage a person is at or what might happen next. But the most important thing we can do is focus on the person in the present moment, to help them live well for as long as possible.

If you need more help or advice we’re here for you, just give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

04/06/2026

Did you know there are many different types of dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are four of the most common forms of dementia, and they can all affect people differently.

This is our guide to a few of the most common symptoms for each illness.

Dementia looks different for everyone, so a person’s symptoms may not look exactly as they are described here.

However by knowing the signs, we can make sure that we don’t brush off or ignore some of these lesser-known symptoms, to help everyone with dementia get a crucial early diagnosis.

Save this post for later, and if you’d like more info visit our website or give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.