Case study Angus and Jean 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 sheet Dementia and deafness Information on issues faced by people who are both deaf/hard of hearing and have dementia.
Information sheet Getting help with caring for someone with 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.
Information sheet Powers of attorney 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.
Information sheet Money and legal matters It's important to put your financial and legal affairs in order as soon as possible.
Information sheet End stage dementia End stage dementia is the last part of the journey that somebody with dementia has to make.
Information sheet Palliative care 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.
Information sheet Getting help with caring for someone with dementia Guidelines which will help you cope with your caring role, and help you understand why it is so important that you look after yourself.
Information sheet Activities: a guide for carers of people with dementia This booklet is for those who care for a person with dementia and would like suggestions and information on planning daily activities.
Policy report Delivering Integrated Dementia Care: The 8 Pillars Model of Community This report sets out an integrated and comprehensive, evidence-based approach to supporting people with dementia living at home during the moderate to severe stages of the illness.
