Dementia: The One-Stop Guide
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Dementia: The One-Stop Guide

Practical advice for families, professionals and people living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease: Updated Edition

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eBook - ePub

Dementia: The One-Stop Guide

Practical advice for families, professionals and people living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease: Updated Edition

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About This Book

The indispensable guide to dementia from the UK's leading expert 'Will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world' Dame Judi Dench Written by an expert, this essential guide will help those with dementia, and their families, make sure that they can stay well and happy for as long as possible. It offers clear and sensible information and advice about: - Recognising symptoms and getting help
- Treatment and remaining healthy
- Being a carer
- Managing financially
- Care homes and staying at homeThis edition is updated to include new research on sleep, exercise and reducing dementia risk. 'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about.' John Humphrys

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Publisher
Souvenir Press
Year
2020
ISBN
9781782836940
Topic
Personal Development
Subtopic
Self Improvement

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Also by June Andrews
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface by Dame Judi Dench
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 What is dementia?
  10. 2 Getting a diagnosis
  11. 3 Adjusting to the news: for carers
  12. 4 Adjusting to the news: for people with dementia
  13. 5 What are friends for?
  14. 6 How to keep dementia at bay
  15. 7 Managing care at home
  16. 8 Disturbing behaviours
  17. 9 Your dementia-friendly home
  18. 10 What you should expect from the social care system
  19. 11 What you should expect from the NHS
  20. 12 The dangers of a hospital admission and how to avoid them
  21. 13 Some important legal issues
  22. 14 What to look for in a care home
  23. 15 Advice on complaints and sample letter
  24. Postscript
  25. Resources and helpful organisations
  26. Acknowledgements