
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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- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Dementia: The One-Stop Guide
Practical advice for families, professionals and people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: Updated Edition
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 home
This 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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Also by June Andrews
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface by Dame Judi Dench
- Introduction
- 1 What is dementia?
- 2 Getting a diagnosis
- 3 Adjusting to the news: for carers
- 4 Adjusting to the news: for people with dementia
- 5 What are friends for?
- 6 How to keep dementia at bay
- 7 Managing care at home
- 8 Disturbing behaviours
- 9 Your dementia-friendly home
- 10 What you should expect from the social care system
- 11 What you should expect from the NHS
- 12 The dangers of a hospital admission and how to avoid them
- 13 Some important legal issues
- 14 What to look for in a care home
- 15 Advice on complaints and sample letter
- Postscript
- Resources and helpful organisations
- Acknowledgements