DementiaRoadmap

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• Trauma Informed ApproachIt is important to acknowledge the relationship between trauma and dementia and the ways trauma might impact someone living with dementia. The National Trauma Transformation Programme provides a range of resources and we would like to highlight two in particular: The first one is Opening ...
• Timely Diagnosis of DementiaTimely Diagnosis of Dementia -With a timely diagnosis, treatment and support, many people can continue to lead active and fulfilled lives.
• Let’s Talk About Dementia and Down’s SyndromeLet’s Talk About Dementia and Down's Syndrome - An easy read booklet about Dementia for adults with Down’s Syndrome
• Dementia UK – A Stay In HospitalThis resource gives information on preparing for a hospital stay.
• Getting a Mobility CarIf you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you can use it to pay for a vehicle from a charity called Motability.
• Future Healthcare PlanningUseful information from Age Scotland on planning for future healthcare needs
• A Stay in Hospital – Top TipsThis page provides some useful information for anyone with dementia going into hospital to make the visit more comfortable.
• Keeping Safe and SecureInformation on keeping safe inside and outside the home from Alzheimer Scotland
• Useful Products – Alzheimer ScotlandTrusted and impartial advice on useful products for people living with dementia.
• Keeping Safe – Everyday Living AdviceA range of topics on everyday life while living with dementia from Alzheimer Scotland
Rare Dementia SupportRare Dementia Support offer a range of support services for people living with affected by rare dementia diagnoses.
Physical Activity and Sleep – Lancet ReportEvidence from The Lancet to show exercise and good-quality sleep can reduce risk of developing dementia.
Physical Activity and the Risk of DementiaEvidence to show exercise can reduce risk of developing dementia.
Building Healthy Habits – Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers some useful advice on how to build healthy habits for later in life to keep you well for longer.
Alcohol and Dementia – The LancetAlcohol and Dementia - The Lancet - This study from The Lancet shows evidence of excessive alcohol use and an increased risk of dementia.
Alcohol and Dementia – Alzheimer ScotlandInformation from Alzheimer Scotland about the link between alcohol use and dementia
Smoking and Dementia – Alzheimer ScotlandInformation about the link between smoking and dementia from Alzheimer Scotland
Smoking and Dementia – ASHSmoking and Dementia - ASH - Information about the link between smoking and dementia
Report on Modifiable Risk FactorsThe Lancet Report listing the 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
Grants and DiscountsOnline information on grants and discounts available to carers.
The Herbert ProtocolFollowing its introduction in Scotland, the Hebert Protocol has been used many times to trace missing people with dementia and return them home. It is another example of how emergency and care services are working together to keep those with dementia safe.
Changes in care – a stay in hospitalThis resource gives information on preparing for a hospital stay.
Home First – NHS InformWhen your medical treatment is finished, the best place for you to recover is at home. This is known as the Home First approach. Home First brings together different types of support to allow you to recover at home. This will help to maintain your ...
Tips for Eating and DrinkingTips on eating and drinking for people with dementia and their family and friends
Dementia StrategyThe Scottish Dementia Strategy 2023, called Everyone’s Story outlines the priorities for dementia policy in Scotland.
National Carers Strategy: Easy ReadAn easy read copy of the Scottish National Carers Strategy.
What is dementia: Easy Read FactsheetWhat is dementia: Easy read factsheet. This easy read factsheet by Alzheimer’s Society is about what dementia is and how it affects people. It is written for people with learning disabilities.
Primary Care – GP DetailsIf you are worried about your memory, you should contact your GP for an assessment. Please find here the contact details for your local health services
Power of Attorney and WillsIf a person has dementia, it is important that they organise their financial and legal affairs while they are still able to do so. This ensures that in the future, their affairs will be set up in a way that they have chosen.
Living with Young Onset DementiaThis video published by Dementia UK highlights the experiences of younger people being diagnosed and living with dementia.
Information about Lewy Body DementiaThis information published by the Lewy Body Society aims to help people with Lewy body dementia (LBD), their families and health care professionals learn more about the disease and find ways and resources to help them cope with it.
Ten tips for communicating with a person with dementiaThese top tips produced by the Family Caregiver Alliance will help practitioners and those caring for a person with dementia to improve communication skills and ability to handle the difficult behaviour.
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