Staying independent People often feel happier if they can remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible. This section contains advice and information to help people with dementia remain independent for longer. Advice Tag: Advice. Tips for keeping active and involved when you have dementia Staying active and involved will help you to live well with dementia. Tips for keeping active include keeping things simple, reducing distractions and breaking tasks down into steps. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. Driving and dementia A diagnosis of dementia is not in itself a reason to stop driving. One in three people with dementia still drives. However, over time, dementia affects the skills needed for safe driving. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. What equipment can improve the home of a person with dementia? Homes can be adapted to make daily life easier for people living with dementia and their carers. This includes using different types of equipment and improving the design and layout of the home. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. Using technology to help with everyday life Find out what the benefits and difficulties of assistive technology are for a person with dementia. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. Coping with memory loss Memory problems can be experienced differently by different people. Read about common types of memory loss and our tips to help you cope and manage your feelings. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. Memory aids and tools Read about aids that might help with different types of memory problems. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. Holidays and dementia – things to consider There are important things to consider when planning a holiday with or for a person with dementia, to make it relaxing and fun for everyone. Read more More resources to help you remain independent Information Life after a dementia diagnosis: a guide to setting and reaching goals that matter to you Information Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control. My Life, My Goals is a self-help guide created for people in the early stages of dementia by people with dementia and researchers. Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control. My Life, My Goals is a self-help guide created for people in the early stages of dementia by people with dementia and researchers. ... 06 December 2021
Advice Tag: Advice. Tips for keeping active and involved when you have dementia Staying active and involved will help you to live well with dementia. Tips for keeping active include keeping things simple, reducing distractions and breaking tasks down into steps. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Driving and dementia A diagnosis of dementia is not in itself a reason to stop driving. One in three people with dementia still drives. However, over time, dementia affects the skills needed for safe driving. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What equipment can improve the home of a person with dementia? Homes can be adapted to make daily life easier for people living with dementia and their carers. This includes using different types of equipment and improving the design and layout of the home. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Using technology to help with everyday life Find out what the benefits and difficulties of assistive technology are for a person with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Coping with memory loss Memory problems can be experienced differently by different people. Read about common types of memory loss and our tips to help you cope and manage your feelings. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Memory aids and tools Read about aids that might help with different types of memory problems. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Holidays and dementia – things to consider There are important things to consider when planning a holiday with or for a person with dementia, to make it relaxing and fun for everyone. Read more
Information Life after a dementia diagnosis: a guide to setting and reaching goals that matter to you Information Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control. My Life, My Goals is a self-help guide created for people in the early stages of dementia by people with dementia and researchers. Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a positive impact, providing a focus and making a person feel more confident and in control. My Life, My Goals is a self-help guide created for people in the early stages of dementia by people with dementia and researchers. ... 06 December 2021
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