For individual carers without enough support, having a loved one with dementia often remains challenging. This text looks at the practicalities and relationships.

Across the world, 44.4 million people suffer with dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings or friends. And as much of the world struggles with an aging population, dementia is set to become ever more of a challenge for societies and individuals. But still, most people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of a loved one, feel as though they are alone. This guide provides...

Dementia is a little understood & currently incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. Oliver James outlines a practical method for managing dementia that will allow both sufferer & carer to maintain the highest possible quality of life, throughout every stage of the illness.

This essential guidebook presents the wide range of issues faced by family carers and dementia patients. Grounded in real stories, the book includes case studies, frequently asked questions and expert advice.

Across the world, 44.4 million people live with dementia. Hundreds of millions of people are affected by the dementia of parents, partners, siblings or friends. And as much of the world struggles with an aging population, dementia is set to become ever more of a challenge for societies and individuals. Most people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of a loved one, feel as though they are alone. Dementia: The One-Stop Guide aims...

Written with both family and professional carers in mind, this book clearly explains what happens to communication as dementia progresses, how this may affect an individual's memory, language and senses, and how carers might need to adapt their approach as a result.

"Elizabeth is missing", reads the note in Maud's pocket in her own handwriting. Lately, Maud's been getting forgetful. She keeps buying peach slices when she has a cupboard full, forgets to drink the cups of tea she's made and writes notes to remind herself of things. But Maud is determined to discover what has happened to her friend, Elizabeth, and what it has to do with the unsolved disappearance of her sister Sukey, years back, just after the war....

Worldwide, over 45 million people suffer with dementia. This book is all about how to make life with dementia as positive as possible.

This title gives the basic information needed to understand what dementia is, how to recognise it, and, most esentially, how to deal with it, including details on: the different types of dementia; risk factors and investigation; the various treatments and supports available; and daily living, diet, exercise, and attitude.

This guide falls into three sections - living at home, when care needs increase, finding and settling your parent into a care home. Other topics include: Dealing with the diagnosis: Your parent has been diagnosed - what happens next? What support are they likely to need if they want to stay at home?, making them safe at home: items to help them cope, such as a pendant alarm, key safe, giving neighbours a set of house keys, informing the neighbours...