Carers can learn more about dementia so you can adapt and continue living your life.
Caring for, or supporting, someone with a dementia diagnosis is not easy. Understanding more about dementia can help you better prepare and adjust to life with dementia
Getting information and understanding the specific type of dementia can help you better prepare and adjust to life with dementia
Make a follow-up appointment with the doctor to find out more and ask questions
Choose what information you need, and in what form. Some people are happy reading on the computer, some like videos, others like printed brochures or books
Life with dementia, despite the challenges, can be meaningful and even bring surprising rewards
Many people with dementia do a lot for themselves and for others and are in control of their lives, even if they get help for some tasks
Learning how others have adjusted and moved forward with dementia give a sense of hop
Dementia mostly progresses slowly but the progress differs for each person
Support is out there, but it is how you use it that is important
Plan to have (and use) the right supports, and ensure that you do not become exhausted by your caring responsibilities
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