Carers Guide to Dementia

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Facts & Figures

Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive and degenerative in nature.  It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention.  It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process . 750,000 people are living with dimentia in the UK at present.  This figure is expected to double over the next 30 years. 25% of hospital bed are occupied by an individual over the age of 65 with dementia. . 

 

This resource will help you to:

• Recall the different stages of dementia and recognise where your loved one is within this model.
• Differentiate between the ‘normal’ aging process and the typical signs and symptoms of dementia.
• Recognize other conditions that may co-exist alongside dementia.
• Identify strategies and techniques that enable you to help your loved one in optimizing their independence and quality of life.
• Identify dementia services and resources that would be appropriate for different stages of dementia.
• Relate the information in this resource to their individual circumstances.
  

Use the links below to find your way around this site

Recognition

What to expect

What physiotherapy can do 

What you can do 

Where can you get help

References