Caring for someone with dementia
November 20 2019Caring for someone with dementia is a comprehensive booklet published by Age UK, whose network includes Age Cymru in Wales.
Contents include:
- what is dementia?
- getting a diagnosis
- local support after diagnosis
- talking to family and friends
- finding local support and information
- carers allowance and other benefits
- looking after yourself
- creating the best possible home environment
- driving
- doing things together
- case story: “John and Kathleen are finding ways to live well with dementia”
- sorting out legal affairs
- dealing with money
- thinking about future care
- getting help from social services
- day centres
- a break from caring
- communication and behaviour that challenges you
- your changing relationship
- supporting the person to stay healthy
- if the person you care for goes into hospital
- signs of later stage dementia
- thinking about care homes
- if the person you care for moves into a care home
- end of life care
- loss and bereavement
- useful organisations
The booklet can be viewed online at the link below:
or call Age UK Advice free on 0800 169 65 65
or for Age Cymru call 0800 022 3444
or visit the website at: http://www.agecymru.org.uk