Living Well With Dementia 2009

Living well with dementia.

Living well with dementia 2009.

Living well with dementia dementia can affect all aspects of a person s life as well as their family s. It set out a vision for transforming dementia services with the aim of achieving better awareness of. If you have been diagnosed with dementia or you are caring for someone with the condition remember that there is advice and support available to help you live well. A national dementia strategy was published in february 2009.

When you need extra help and support in the early stages of dementia you may be able to live at home continuing to enjoy doing the things you have always done and having an active social life. Title living well with dementia. Having a healthy lifestyle is a key part of living well with dementia and a good attitude towards eating and exercise not only improves health it can make your loved one feel better in everyday life. A national dementia strategy words in bold type there is a list of the meanings of some of the words in this booklet on pages 4 and 5.

Making interesting and varied food that looks and tastes appetising can help with a flagging appetite as can involving your loved one with preparing food which can increase the desire. When we say commissioning we mean planning and paying for services. Living well after diagnosis. The national dementia strategy living well with dementia1 was published in february 2009 and set a clear vision that people with dementia and their carers should be helped to live well with dementia no matter what the stage of their condition or where they are in the health and care system.

Provide advice and guidance and support for health and social care commissioners and. Read more about living well with dementia in alzheimer s society s dementia guide. Putting people first living well with dementia. Living well with dementia.

A national dementia strategy author dh sclg cp scpi sr publication date 3 february 2009 target audience pct ces nhs trust ces sha ces care trust ces foundation. Your loved one may need some support to ensure they maintain a healthy weight and balanced nutrition. These words are in bold type. Deliver quality improvements to dementia services and address health inequalities relating to dementia.