Dementia handbook for carers Essex About this handbook What is dementia? Medication and treatment
Understanding
Day-to-day living Planning ahead 1 Being a carer 2 Family dynamics 5 Adaptations at home 8 Adaptations for behaviour 12 Tips for reducing stress 16
Support Finding the support 1 Guide to who’s who 2 Health and Social Services 4 Local support services 6 Transport 18
Everyday activities 18 Getting out and about 20 Caring for physical health 24 Hospital visits and stays 27 Preparing for difficult decisions 29
Activities 20 National organisations 24 Financial support 26 Assistive technology 27 Care, quality and safety 28
Legal and money matters Legal issues 1
Money matters 5
A–Z of symptoms and behaviours Dementia look-up guide 1
Glossary 21
A–Z
symptoms behaviours
Record keeping • Contacts
• Medication record
• Appointment record
(renewing prescriptions) • Pain assessment • Services and support checklist
• Questions and concerns • Summary sheet for
medical and care professionals
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