BDA Scotland · Practical guide

Deaf Dementia Toolkit

A six-part BSL and English guide offering practical information at different points in the dementia journey.

Toolkit introduction Introducing the Deaf Dementia Toolkit Watch in BSL

Start here

Every dementia journey is different

Some people begin with a diagnosis. Some need to organise care. Others want information or need to make choices and decisions.

This toolkit brings tips, explanations and useful information together to support Deaf people, carers and families along that journey.

Toolkit in BSL

Watch chapter by chapter

Choose the part most useful to you now, or work through all six chapters in order.

  1. Chapter 1 Start and foreword Watch in BSL
  2. Chapter 2 Acknowledgements, the dementia journey and introduction Watch in BSL
  3. Chapter 3 Onset and pre-diagnosis Watch in BSL
  4. Chapter 4 Diagnosis and what to do Watch in BSL
  5. Chapter 5 Living well with dementia Watch in BSL
  6. Chapter 6 Useful information Watch in BSL

Complete toolkit

Keep the full guide to hand

Download the complete English-language Deaf Dementia Toolkit for reading, printing or sharing. The six videos above present the toolkit in BSL.

Download the Deaf Dementia ToolkitPDF · 8 MB

Using the toolkit

Use it in the way that works for you

  1. 1
    Choose your starting point

    Begin with the chapter that matches the questions or decisions you face now.

  2. 2
    Watch in BSL

    Open any chapter in the focused video player and use full-screen mode if helpful.

  3. 3
    Read or share the PDF

    Keep the written guide for reference or share it with family members and professionals.

Questions about BDA Scotland’s dementia work? dementia.scot@bda.org.uk

Continue exploring

Dementia information and videosBrowse the complete BSL library, Deaf club guidance and carer stories. Deaf Dementia ResearchRead the findings about Deaf people with dementia and care homes in Scotland.