Carers can understand and process their feelings.
Reactions to the diagnosis bring strong emotions in the following days and weeks
Expressing, talking through and accepting your feelings about the dementia diagnosis
Sometimes intense feelings last for a long time and don’t seem to resolve
Developing (and using) support networks helps you both move forward, positively
Open and honest sharing can help you express your feelings and support each other
Sharing the diagnosis helps you come to terms with it, and ultimately get the support you need
Carers and people with dementia describe a range of reactions when they tell others of the diagnosis
Sharing the diagnosis may help you come to terms with it, others to understand and ultimately, get the support you need
It is helpful for professionals who provide services to know that the person has a dementia diagnosis
Depending on your work role, you may be able to have adjustments to your role to continue working
Strategies for when others treat you differently because of dementia
Other people are often willing to help, but are unsure how to do so
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