Strategies for people with dementia to manage symptoms and changes.
Live a meaningful life with dementia with the help of strategies and therapies
Memory and thinking difficulties are common to dementia, but don’t have to define your life
Some medications may be useful to manage memory and thinking in dementia
Cognitive stimulation, cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation
Dementia makes it harder to learn new things, but you can learn and develop new habits
Sometimes dementia damages the part of the brain that interprets information from the senses
When people are told they have dementia, they often worry about whether they will be allowed to drive, or whether they should still drive
If you can no longer drive, there are government programs, taxi subsidies and community transport options
It’s often harder to get out of the house and do things with dementia
People with dementia share their strategies to overcome difficulties when out and about
At dementia friendly groups or activities, people are more accepting of your symptoms
Therapies can help you undertake day-to-day activities and maintain your independence
People with dementia share their strategies to overcome difficulties around home
Even small changes in your home can help you function more independently and keep you safer
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