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Diagnosis :
Suspicions - early signs of dementia
Signs of dementia
Deterioration, severe dementia
Making the diagnosis
Tests
Getting the diagnosis
Genetic testing
Ideas about causes of dementia

Treatment :
Treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Relieving symptoms
Strategies- some suggestions from carers

Becoming a carer :
Becoming a carer
Caring from a distance
Friends and family
Sources of support
Assessments and care plans
Home carers
Day care and respite
Problems with provision
Looking for information

Residential care :
Arranging residential care
Becoming a resident

Difficult decisions :
Wandering
Driving
Money
Self care
Respect
Living with change
Complicated emotions
End of life

Advice to other carers :
Advice to other carers

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Carers of people with dementia

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Her mother had been an independent widowed woman. They had hoped when they were able to move her nearby that this arrangement would be adequate for several years but before long she had to go into residential care.

Nerves & brain >> Carers of people with dementia >> Women caring for partners >> Interview 23 >> There should be a checklist of things carers may need to know.

Has been able to cope with caring for him at home. He attends a day centre and he has regular respite care. Doesn't feel ready to consider full time residential care for him but has felt it necessary to look out for homes which might be suitable.

Nerves & brain >> Carers of people with dementia >> Caring for parents >> Interview 04 >> The advantage of talking to other carers.

Distance care difficult as mother refused to accept help. Difficulty communicating with social services. Had to apply for a Court of Protection order to control her finances. Problems finding a suitable nursing home. She twice escaped.

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