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A Road Less Rocky- Supporting Carers of People with Dementia Social Policy Research Unit University of York and Firefly Research and Evaluation. Julia Ellis, Development Manager, Carers Trust.
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A Road Less Rocky- Supporting Carers of People with DementiaSocial Policy Research UnitUniversity of York and Firefly Research and Evaluation Julia Ellis, Development Manager, Carers Trust.
Critical points along a carer’s journey where they would most value information and support. • When dementia is diagnosed; • When the capacity of the person with dementia declines; • When the carer needs emotional support or a break from caring; • When the person with dementia loses their mobility; • When the carer has to cope with behaviour problems; • When the carer’s own circumstances change; • When the person with dementia becomes incontinent; • When decisions about residential care have to be made; • When decisions about end-of-life care have to be made.
Key recommendation: Identify the carer as soon as possible, even if the person with dementia hasn’t accepted his or her own need for support.
For more information email Julia Ellis at jellis@carers.orgor call 07909 967862 Thank you