From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, driving can be an important part of a person's identity, and it can be difficult to know what to do if a person with dementia won't accept a DVLA or DVA decision that they should stop.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the less common types of dementia. It covers a range of different conditions that can affect personality, behaviour and language.
Some people will be eligible for discounts, disregards and exemptions on their council tax. All of these terms have different meanings, so it’s important to know the difference.
Some people affected by dementia are eligible for a discount on their council tax bill. We look at who needs to pay council tax, and the reductions, discounts and exemptions available.
It is important to consider the age, abilities and type of dementia someone has, as well as their needs and preferences, when they undertake physical exercise.
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.