Dementia Advice

This outlines the dementia diagnosis process, which is designed to rule out other conditions and identify the type and stage of dementia.

Dementia affects more than memory: it touches every part of life. Understanding its broad impact is essential for providing compassionate care and creating a supportive environment.

A dementia diagnosis can bring uncertainty. But planning ahead at an early stage allows you to make informed choices, maintaining control over your life for as long as possible and making sure that your personal choices are always respected. This guide outlines the key factors to consider.

Following your diagnosis of dementia, you may have concerns around managing your finances. You may find it difficult to do tasks like budgeting, paying bills or understanding financial documents. These tasks may become increasingly difficult and prone to error over time.

The right living environment can enhance quality of life, preserve independence and reduce anxiety for someone living with dementia.

Supporting someone with dementia means you walk alongside them with compassion and flexibility. By meeting their changing care needs, you can make a profound difference in their quality of life.

Caring for someone with dementia is a rewarding and fulfilling role, but it can also be a physically and emotionally demanding one. As a carer, it is important to maintain your own wellbeing and to focus on your own needs too.

As the dementia journey progresses, language skills decline. Improving communication strategies can enhance understanding and quality of life for both the person with dementia and their carers.

Personal stories, experiences and memories from the past can be a powerful tool in supporting the delivery of more personalised, compassionate dementia care.

Cultural background and spiritual beliefs help to shape a person’s identity and values, while also bringing comfort and community. It is important to honour these aspects of life for people living with dementia to provide person-centred care that supports dignity, belonging and emotional wellbeing.

Promoting mobility is essential to maintaining the dignity, independence and overall health of a person with dementia. Early intervention and support when problems arise can make a lasting difference.

Nutrition plays a vital role in brain health and is especially important for people with dementia. Changes in eating habits, taste and appetite are common, which can lead to weight loss and lack of appropriate nutrients, impacting on physical and cognitive function.

Social engagement plays a vital role in the wellbeing of a person with dementia. Staying socially active can help slow cognitive decline, reduce feelings of isolation and improve overall quality of life.

Promoting wellbeing is essential for maintaining dignity, independence and quality of life. Although dementia is a progressive condition, the right environment and lifestyle choices can help a person continue to live well with dementia.

Our Home Energy Advisor can provide support and advice to help keep you safe and warm at home.

End-of-life dementia care is about respecting wishes, relieving suffering and honouring an individual’s life story. With sensitive support, this final chapter can be one of comfort, connection and peace.