Shall we talk about dementia?
Some 900,000 people in the UK are living with dementia, and by 2040 this is likely to rise to around 1.6 million.
One person in every 20 over the age of 65 has dementia, and one in every five people over 80 has the condition.
Dementia can affect a person in different ways because it may impact their memory, language and behaviour and even their mobility, coordination and vision. If you have an older loved one who has recently been diagnosed with dementia, what can you expect as their condition progresses? How will they change, and how can you best support them?
Tackling common challenges
‘Let’s talk about dementia’ is a new guide from leading care home provider, Care UK, which tackles 21 common questions and scenarios that families experience as they navigate their loved one’s condition.
This free guide captures the real life experiences of relatives of Care UK residents living with dementia plus advice from expert care home managers. The result is a resource packed full of vital insights into how to approach the physical, behavioural and emotional challenges of dementia.
Did you know that people with dementia may walk with purpose, often pacing for hours at a time? Or that they can experience a restlessness called sundowning syndrome? Many people also don’t realise that their loved one may still look for companionship and physical affection. ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ addresses these areas and many more.
Time to talk
While there’s still no cure for dementia, we do have the knowledge to help those who have it to live well. ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ is a powerful resource that family members, friends and the wider community can use to support people with dementia to enjoy a happy and fulfilled life.
To download Care UK’s ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ guide visit careuk.com/lets-talk-about-dementia To find out more about dementia care at Care UK please call
0371 454 3459 or visit www.careuk.com/edinburgh Cairdean House, Colinton Lauder Lodge, Portobello Murrayside, Corstorphine