For confidential advice, call Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer’s Society’s symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementia
Ensuring there’s access to support can be crucial for the person with dementia – and the people caring for them, says Victoria Lyons, a specialist dementia nurse at Dementia UK.
‘To access this you need to organise a “care needs assessment”.
‘Anyone whose dementia is affecting daily life, safety or independence is entitled to this assessment –
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