1. Living well with dementia` Making Space dementia awareness training

2. To provide an awareness of what dementia is and it’s different types. Recognising signs and symptoms of dementia Tips to help people with dementia The Aim and objectives

3. What is dementia The term 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that include loss of memory, mood changes, and problems with communication and reasoning. There are many types of dementia.dementia symptomstypes of dementia Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse.progressive

4. What symptoms can be experienced by people living with “Dementia” ?

5. Some Answers  Memory loss or impairment  Mood swings, feeling sad, angry, scared or frustrated by memory loss  Depression and anxiety  Tiredness-Problems with attention and alertness  Changes to personality and behaviour; lose ability to empathise  Become extrovert when previously introverted, or withdrawn when previously outgoing  Paranoid  ‘ Wandering’  Clumsiness and feeling muddled  Reminiscing back to the past  Problem with vision, e.g. recognising faces and objects in pictures  Anger/Frustration/stress  Denial  Delusions  Avoidance

6. Common Myths of dementia Dementia is a natural part of ageing Dementia does not necessarily occur when a person ages – it is a medical condition, not inevitable. Once you have dementia there is nothing you can do. Dementia is a progressive disease there are steps people can take to slow the progression of dementia and to make life easier. People with dementia don’t know what they want or can’t communicate what they want People with dementia usually do know what they want; they just have trouble communicating it properly.

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8. Facts on Dementia There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This will soar to 2 million by 2051. 225,000 will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes. 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 have dementia. 70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia or severe memory problems. There are over 40,000 people under 65 with dementia in the UK. More than 25,000 people from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups in the UK are affected

9. Types of Dementia There are over 100 different types of dementia. The four most common ones are;  Alzheimer’s disease  Vascular  Dementia with Lewy bodies  Fronto-temporal dementia

10. Types of Dementia

11. A dementia brain.

12.  Memory loss that disrupts daily life  Challenges in planning or solving problems.  Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure  Confusion with time or place.  Trouble understanding visual images.  New problems with words in speaking or writing.  Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.  Decreased or poor judgement  Withdrawal from work or social activities  Changes in mood and personality 10 signs of dementia

13. Memory and Dementia.

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15. Tips to help with memory problems Have a regular Routine Doing the same activity at the same time each day can make it easier to cope and reduce stress. There is less you have to remember. It will help you to keep track of the time of day Keep it Simple To help with concentration, do one thing at a time; don't let your mind wander Don't Forget it write it down To help compensate for your poorer memory use checklists, a diary, and post-it notes. Keep a pen and paper on you at all times then you can make a note when you want to. Have a specific place for everything You are more likely to remember where things are if they are kept in familiar, visible places.

16. Tips cont. Use memory aids to jog your memory e.g. a clock which also shows the day and date can help to remind you what day it is. Cross off days of the calender at the end of the day if you find it difficult to remember what day it is. Keep it Quiet Make sure you are not too distracted by sounds in your home environment (TV, Radio, people chatting) that might effect your ability to focus and concentrate. Repeat it You may find repeating things out aloud helpful, particularly when organising yourself or planning your time for example say to yourself where you are putting something, or what you have to do next.

17. Tips cont. Be Active Keep up the leisure pursuits that you still enjoy and try to do some activities that require concentration and memory such as reading, puzzles, crosswords, board games. Short sentences You may find remembering lots of verbal instructions and information difficult. Ask family and friends to break this down into shorter sentences. Reminiscing It may be easier for you to talk about experiences from your past, as your long term memory will be better than your short term memory. In social settings if you have difficulty talking about current affairs try to chat about topics related to past events such as holidays, work, childhood memories

18. Remember you are not alone!!! There are many people with memory problems. Talk about and share how you feel with others.

19. Practical Strategies for Carers Prepare for the tasks in advance; e.g. Bathroom Focus on the person – not the task! Focus on the persons strengths and abilities. Give the person time to carry out the task independently as far as possible Prompt / lead by example; eat together, brush teeth together. Choose times to do things like shopping; e.g. when the stores are quiet Keep up with pastimes and hobbies.

20. There’s more to a person than the Dementia

21. Questions