2.13 Tell others how you’d like to be supported
As someone caring for a person with dementia, you will need support too.
Get dementia advice and learn from others to adapt and feel prepared
2.12 Be assertive with doctors and other professionals
Some health and social care providers may not have much experience 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.
2.10 Sharing the diagnosis with employers
You may need workplace changes, so you can continue to care for the person with dementia
1.11 Your family’s risk of dementia
Many families want to know about the risk of inheriting dementia or ‘passing it on’ to children or grandchildren.
1.10 Plan for now and the future
Plan to have support when you need it so that you do not become overwhelmed in the future.
3.17 Other services to support you at home
There are people that can be hired for cleaning, gardening, and other odd jobs around your house.
3.16 Assistive technologies can help you stay at home
There are products that help people with dementia to stay connected and safe.
3.15 Making your home ‘dementia friendly’
A few key changes around the house will support people with dementia to function better.
3.14 Dealing with symptoms at home
Considerations for living at home or moving into a retirement home.
3.13 Use therapies to help people maintain independence
Speech therapy and occupational therapy can help people with dementia
