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How to offer help to someone with dementia who doesn’t want it

Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation.

Symptoms of vascular dementia

Some vascular dementia symptoms can be similar to those of other types of dementia, such as problems with memory and thinking, and changes in mood or behaviour. However, symptoms of vascular dementia may appear in different ways.

Memory loss and dementia

Memory loss is a distressing part of dementia, both for the person with the condition and for the people around them.

Antipsychotics and other drug approaches in dementia care

Antipsychotic drugs may be prescribed for people with dementia who develop changes such as aggression and psychosis. However this is usually only after other drugs have been tried such as anti-depressant, anti-dementia and anticonvulsant drugs.

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