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  1. Dementia - continence issues

    Incontinence may occur in people with dementia for many reasons.

  2. Dementia - coping with placement

    Helping the person with dementia adjust to residential care can be a new role for carers.

  3. Dementia - different types

    Dementia is more common in people over 65, but it is not a normal part of ageing.

  4. Dementia - driving and travelling

    Some people with dementia may not recognise their declining ability to drive.

  5. Dementia - early planning

    Planning ahead can make it easier for families and carers to manage the affairs of a person with dementia.

  6. Dementia - early signs

    A correct diagnosis of dementia at an early stage is important for early treatment, support and planning for the future.

  7. Dementia - eating

    A number of strategies can help encourage healthy and nutritious eating for people with dementia.

  8. Dementia - emotional changes

    People with dementia continue to need loving, safe relationships and caring touch.

  9. Dementia - hygiene

    People with dementia can forget about washing themselves or changing their clothes.

  10. Dementia - mental health changes

    Depression makes it harder for a person with dementia to remember things and enjoy their life.