If you are the main person supporting someone with dementia, this guide is for you. It will tell you more about their condition and how it can affect them over time.
You may be supporting a partner, friend or family member. You may or may not see yourself as ‘caring for’ them, or think of yourself as their ‘carer’.
Supporting someone with dementia can be a rewarding experience, giving you an opportunity to help someone who is important to you and learn new skills. But we also know that it may be very challenging at times. The information in this booklet is here to support you to care for the person and to look after yourself.
This booklet includes sections on:
Understanding the person’s diagnosis
Taking on the caring role
Looking ahead: putting plans in place
Understanding and supporting the person with dementia
Services, support and housing
Managing your finances
Supporting a person in the later stages of dementia
End of life care and support
Alzheimer’s Society services and support
Other useful organisations
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Article: Alzheimer's Society
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The dementia guide is available in a number of languages.
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