Living with dementia magazine February 2010

The Society's flagship publication for carers has now been fully updated, and is ready to order when you are. You may also be interested in our other latest offerings.

Caring for the person with dementia: A handbook for families and other carers
Since the first edition came out, this handbook has been immensely popular with carers. The new carers' handbook covers all aspects of caring for people with dementia, from early symptoms through to the later stages.

Each chapter deals with a different topic, including information about the nature of dementia and what you can expect in the future, the experience of caring, practical support, and legal and financial issues. You can use it as a look-up guide when you need specific advice, or you may want to read it straight through.

This new edition includes a brand new index and plenty of tips and strategies to help you cope.
Cost: £8, or £5 each for 25 or more.
Code: 600

When does the NHS pay for care?Alzheimer's Society campaigns for people with dementia to be given access to fully-funded NHS care by promoting NHS continuing healthcare. Few people are aware of NHS continuing healthcare, but if you are deemed eligible for it, it could save you thousands of pounds in care costs.

This A4 booklet offers guidance on eligibility. It explains what NHS continuing healthcare is, how you might be able to get it, and what to do if your request is turned down.
Cost: single copies of the booklet are free, or cost £2 each for two or more.
Code: 813
When does the NHS pay for care? is also available to download alzheimers.org.uk/nhscare

To order either of the above, please send a cheque made out to Alzheimer's Society for the amount payable plus £4.95 for postage and packing, and send it to Xcalibre, Unit 4, Perth Trading Estate, Perth Avenue, Slough SL1 4XX.

The following publication is aimed primarily at care professionals.

Alzheimer's Society guide to the dementia care environment
This illustrated, spiral-bound book is packed with ideas for applying design principles to the care environment to help people with dementia to live well. The updated guide describes how the physical and social environment of a care setting affects a person's emotional well-being. It has been written by Jackie Pool, a leading occupational therapist and trainer.Cost: £25 plus £2 contribution towards p&p
Code: 26

To order, call 01736 336 995 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, or visit alzheimers.org.uk/workforcedevelopment

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