Introductary information for people who want information about dementia. It includes symptoms, who is affected, the impact, drugs, research and services that are needed....
There is an increasing range of options available for the accommodation and
care of people who have dementia. Some people with dementia are now
being diagnosed at an early stage when they remain ...
Information about Alzheimers disease for people with early Alzheimers, and for carers at any stage of the disease. It includes medical information about the diagnosis and treatment, as well as practic...
Information about depression, the symtpoms and treatment for older people and their carers...
The process of assessment & diagnosis of dementia, it's importance, and what happens...
This guide covers dementia specialists, the diagnosis and treatment of dementia and memory problems. It includes advice for carers and services that can help....
Factsheet 20 and its information sheets offer information about the law in relation to those likely to lack capacity concerning arrangements for housing. General guide only....
The second and final report of a UK enquiry, whose first report 'Promoting mental health and well-being in later life' was published in 2006....
A short factsheet that gives pointers on where to go for information or advice. It is not intended to be comprehensive....
A guide for use by anyone who voluntarily helps to care for an adult who has impaired mental incapacity. It expalins what the law (Mental Capacity Act 2005) says about mental incapacity, how decisions...
A guide for care professionals and volunteers involved in the care of adults who need support to make decisions - due to dementia, mental health problems or any other illness or injury which affects t...
IMCA is a new type of statutory advocacy introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which gives some people who lack capacity a right to receive support from an IMCA.The lack came into force in Engla...
A guide for people who wish to prepare for possible future mental incapacity. It explains what the law says about mental incapacity, how decisions should be made on financial, health and other matters...
Information for people who are experiencing memory problems, and for carers of people who have memory problems, It describes the potential causes...
Advice & information about Memory loss, Depression (what it is, treatment, local support, loneliness leading to depression), Confusion, and Dementia (types, symptoms, diagnosis, decision making, & hel...
A good practice guide about how staff could and should deal with sheltered housing residents suffering from dementia...
Comprehensive factsheet about issues related to mental health. Topics covered include Life Changes such as retirement, bereavement, Keeping Healthy & Staying Active through exercise, diet, medication,...
Information about dementia & its diagnosis, the diseases grouped under the "dementia" umbrella such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons, & Huntingtons Chorea. The stages in progress of the disease are described...
Information and advice for people who have been diagnosed with dementia...
Brief description of dementia, it's causes, and symptoms....