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Caring for someone with dementia information guide (PDF)

Practical help and emotional support Caring for someone with dementia Information guide AgeUKIG47 2 Information written with you in mind. Our guides are produced with the help of older people, carers ... ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel Kindly peer reviewed by Dementia UK. 3 Contents What this guide is about Looking after yourself 5 About dementia What is dementia? 8 Getting a diagnosis 10 Dealing with a diagnosis

Policy position: living well with dementia (PDF)

1 Policy Position Paper Living well with dementia (England) March 2016 Every person with dementia should be supported to live well and to continue participating in society. They and their carers ... their background. Key issues In 2014, around 850,000 people in the UK were estimated to have dementia (both diagnosed and undiagnosed), and some 670,000 people acted as primary carers for people with

At home with dementia information guide (PDF)

Information guide AgeUKIG55 At home with dementia Tips for making your home dementia-friendly. 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not be ... of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: June 2025 Kindly peer reviewed by Dementia UK. There are only two types of boxes. Next steps and Good to know and should appear like this.

Living with dementia information guide (PDF)

Information guide AgeUKIG48 Living with dementia From concerns and diagnosis to support and care 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not ... reviewed by Dementia UK. 3 Contents What this guide is about. 4 What is dementia? Symptoms to look out for 7 Diagnosis and support Seeing your doctor 10 What if it is dementia? 11 How might dementia affect

Young Person’s Risk Assessment.pdf