Dementia Card
This card can be used to discreetly alert someone that you or the person you are with has dementia, and that you may require their help and support.
3.01 Dealing with memory and thinking difficulties
Memory and thinking difficulties are common to dementia, but don’t have to define your life.
3.03 Cognitive therapies and rehabilitation
Cognitive stimulation, cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation.
3.04 Strategies to help with memory and thinking difficulties
Memory aids can be very helpful for people with dementia.
3.05 Sensory and perceptual changes
Sometimes dementia damages part of the brain that interprets information from the senses.
3.06 Managing anxiety about changes to memory, thinking and perception
Strategies that reduce anxiety for people with dementia.
3.07 Helping people with dementia to stay on task
Strategies to help maintain focus and stay on task
3.08 Helping without taking over
Providing encouragement and support can help persons with dementia maintain their skills.
3.10 Supporting someone to stop driving
Start discussions about transitioning to not driving as early as possible
