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'''Carers Guide to Dementia''' | = <u>'''Carers Guide to Dementia'''</u> = | ||
''' | == '''Facts & Figures''' == | ||
Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive in nature. It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention. It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process [NHS Choices 2012]. 750,000 people are living with dimentia in the UK at present. This figure is expected to double over the next 30 years. 25% of hospital bed are occupied by an individual over the age of 65 with dementia. [CSP (2011). Physiotherapy works: Dementia Care]. | Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive in nature. It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention. It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process [NHS Choices 2012]. 750,000 people are living with dimentia in the UK at present. This figure is expected to double over the next 30 years. 25% of hospital bed are occupied by an individual over the age of 65 with dementia. [CSP (2011). Physiotherapy works: Dementia Care]. | ||
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''' | == '''This resource will help you to:''' == | ||
*Recall the different stages of dementia and recognise where your loved one is within this model. | |||
*Differentiate between the ‘normal’ aging process and the typical signs and symptoms of dementia. | |||
*Recognize other conditions that may co-exist alongside dementia. | |||
*Identify strategies and techniques that enable you to help your loved one in optimizing their independence and quality of life. | |||
*Identify dementia services and resources that would be appropriate for different stages of dementia. | |||
*Relate the information in this resource to their individual circumstances.<br> | |||
'''Recognition <br>''' | '''Recognition <br>''' | ||
Revision as of 12:27, 16 October 2012
Carers Guide to Dementia[edit | edit source]
Facts & Figures[edit | edit source]
Dementia is a disease of the brain which is progressive in nature. It is characterised by alterations in reasoning, memory, comprehension, problem-solving, or attention. It is a disease which is seen more in older people but is not a part of the normal ageing process [NHS Choices 2012]. 750,000 people are living with dimentia in the UK at present. This figure is expected to double over the next 30 years. 25% of hospital bed are occupied by an individual over the age of 65 with dementia. [CSP (2011). Physiotherapy works: Dementia Care].
This resource will help you to:[edit | edit source]
- Recall the different stages of dementia and recognise where your loved one is within this model.
- Differentiate between the ‘normal’ aging process and the typical signs and symptoms of dementia.
- Recognize other conditions that may co-exist alongside dementia.
- Identify strategies and techniques that enable you to help your loved one in optimizing their independence and quality of life.
- Identify dementia services and resources that would be appropriate for different stages of dementia.
- Relate the information in this resource to their individual circumstances.
Recognition
What to expect
What Physiotherapy can offer
What can you do
Where can you get help
