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Tips on conversations about death and end of life decisions, from Dementia Support Forum members and Dementia together magazine readers.

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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.
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Find out about different ways to fund a person's care home, and how that affects the choice of care homes available.

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Paying for care can be worrying to think about. With the right information and support, you can better understand your options and make the right decisions for you. Read about the different ways to pay for care in Northern Ireland.

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The main difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain, whereas dementia is a collection of symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive decline, eventually leading to dementia. It’s the most common reason why people get dementia.
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Denise Devlin, in County Tyrone, tells us how community events, social media and fundraising have helped to increase understanding of dementia.

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Dementia Support Forum members and Dementia together readers share their experiences about someone with dementia needing to move care homes. 

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Advice about deciding who to appoint through a power of attorney, so they can make decisions on your behalf in future.

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Speaking to the media is an effective way to help create change, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating – we’re here to help. 

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What your rights are in challenging a notice to leave and what to do before deciding whether you want to fight it.