2.01 Strong emotions after a dementia diagnosis
Care partners describe strong emotions after someone in their life was diagnosed with dementia
2.02 Working through your feelings is a positive step
Express and talk through your feelings about the dementia diagnosis.
2.03 When feelings threaten to overwhelm you
Sometimes intense feelings last for a long time and don’t seem to resolve.
2.04 Plan to prevent depression
Plan ahead to help avoid becoming depressed, and feel more in control.
2.05 Talking about a dementia diagnosis
Being open and honest can help you express your feelings and allow others to support you.
2.06 Some people may not want to talk about their diagnosis
Sharing the diagnosis can help you to come to terms with dementia and get the support you need.
2.07 Reactions of family and friends to the diagnosis
Family and friends may react in a range of ways when told that someone has dementia.
2.08 Sharing the diagnosis with family and friends
Sharing the diagnosis helps you to come to terms with it and others to understand
2.09 Sharing the diagnosis with health and social care providers
It is helpful for health or social care providers to know about the dementia diagnosis
2.10 Sharing the diagnosis with employers
You may need workplace changes, so you can continue to care for the person with dementia
2.11 Managing how others treat you and the person you support
Strategies for when others treat you differently because the person you care for has dementia.
2.12 Be assertive with doctors and other professionals
Some health and social care providers may not have much experience with dementia.