Piloting dementia post-diagnostic support in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire

This report is the outcome of a study investigating the views and experiences of people with dementia, carers and social work care managers across Scotland.

This report identifies the barriers that limit the wider implementation of personalisation and provides key recommendations that will enable the majority of people with dementia and their carers to personalise their care and support.

Angus was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago. His wife, Jean, didn’t want to leave him alone for long, but she really needed a break from caring.

Information on issues faced by people who are both deaf/hard of hearing and have dementia.

Caring for someone with dementia can be a hard and demanding task. Try not to take on all the work and responsibility by yourself.

A power of attorney is a document in which you grant someone else the power to run your affairs for you if you become mentally incapacitated.

It's important to put your financial and legal affairs in order as soon as possible.

End stage dementia is the last part of the journey that somebody with dementia has to make.

Palliative care aims to give people reaching the end of their life the best quality care which meets their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.