{"id":14497,"date":"2021-01-13T11:18:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T11:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/?p=14497"},"modified":"2023-08-27T17:44:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T16:44:38","slug":"living-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/living-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Living With Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14497\" class=\"elementor elementor-14497\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0978a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0978a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff46baf\" data-id=\"ff46baf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a33fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"84a33fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 24-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-1024x384.webp 1024w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-300x113.webp 300w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-768x288.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia.webp 1200w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-1024x384.jpg\" height=\"384\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/living-with-dementia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14507 sp-no-webp\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3ac8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b3ac8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 24-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Practical Tips on Living with Dementia<\/h1><p>We have produced a helpful infographic that breaks down lots of really helpful tips, across all aspects of life to help you or a loved one that is living with Dementia.<\/p><p>The infographic covers a rang of topics; including:<\/p><ul><li>Topic 1 \u2013 Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/li><li>Topic 2 \u2013 Keeping Fit, Healthy and Well<\/li><li>Topic 3 \u2013 In the Home, including the use of dementia aids<\/li><li>Topic 4 \u2013 Out and About<\/li><li>Topic 5 \u2013 Legal Matters\u00a0<\/li><li>Topic 6 \u2013 Financial Matters\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Topic 7 \u2013 Care and Support<\/li><li>Topic 8 \u2013 Advice for Carers, Family and Friends<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-426a5e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"426a5e3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43cd7b0\" data-id=\"43cd7b0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d913dbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d913dbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 24-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">51 Tips To Help You With Your Daily Living if You Live With Dementia<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-792783c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"792783c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c81074d\" data-id=\"c81074d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-549eb89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"549eb89\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58c7b33\" data-id=\"58c7b33\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19e636e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"19e636e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01-768x3635.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01-433x2048.webp 433w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01.png\" height=\"12068\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01-768x3635.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-01-433x2048.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14503 sp-no-webp\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-315d367\" data-id=\"315d367\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c312567 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c312567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 1 \u2013 Get organised with a routine, calendar and visual aids<\/h4><p>A simple to follow yet firm daily and weekly routine can be really helpful for people with Dementia. This could include set mealtimes, time for a walk and a few hours allocated to your <a href=\"https:\/\/porch.com\/advice\/home-hobbies-retirees-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favourite hobby<\/a>. Keeping to these regular times should help you to remember what you are doing each day a little better.<\/p><p>A\u00a0clock that features the day, date and the time in large figures is handy, as you\u2019ll be able to keep track throughout the day and refer back to your routine if needed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>To do lists, calendars, weekly planners and even reminder boards can be incredibly useful, too. The visual aids you opt for depend on your preferences \u2013 but go for something you know you are likely to use and even enjoy filling in.<\/p><p>You could also keep a diary or basic journal \u2013 which will help you to remember what you have done each day.\u00a0<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 2 \u2013 Try complementary therapies and Dementia management<\/h4><p>Both the diminished mental wellbeing that can come along with Dementia and its symptoms can be greatly alleviated with targeted therapies and activities. Usually these can be found at special classes in your local area.<\/p><p>Therapeutic sessions can reduce disorientation and confusion whilst boosting self-esteem and wellbeing via a range of proven techniques \u2013 but they also provide a chance to socialise and meet with others living with the condition.\u00a0<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 3 \u2013 Access counselling and emotional support<\/h4><p>A diagnosis of Dementia can be devastating and difficult to come to terms with emotionally. Although family and friends can lend an ear, it can be preferable to speak to someone impartial in a private setting or as part of a support group, a person trained to understand your concerns.<\/p><p>There are specialist counselling services available to people with Dementia \u2013 especially in the early stages following diagnosis.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 4 \u2013 Don\u2019t give up your daily activities \u2013 seek more!<\/h4><p>Keep up any hobbies or daily activities you enjoy as much as possible \u2013 and actively seek others to keep your mind and body healthy and fit.<\/p><p>These could include classes or simple exercises you can do at home. For example, puzzles such as crosswords and Sudoku have been shown to help the brain to retain memories and stay sharper.\u00a0<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 5 \u2013 Maintain social activities and meet with friends<\/h4><p>A diagnosis of Dementia doesn\u2019t mean you have to hide away in the house all day. In fact, the opposite is true \u2013 the more you continue to interact with others and get out and about, the better you will feel. Make sure you\u2019re talking with people every day \u2013 whether that\u2019s family members, friends or neighbours.<\/p><p>Arrange days and evenings out \u2013 take a look at social clubs you can join and events you can attend. There are plenty of Dementia-friendly activities you can try \u2013 and as we explain above, some hobbies (such as sports, art and problem-solving crafts, music and cookery) can help to keep your mind and body active and healthy.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 6 \u2013 Keep talking<\/h4><p>Communication is really important \u2013 and an open dialogue is essential to ensure that you feel understood by and connected with others.<\/p><p>Keep the conversation open with family, friends and any health professionals involved in your care. Make sure you\u2019re honest about how you are feeling, and how they may be able to help you. If they do offer to support you, accept their help and try to work with them to find solutions.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 7 \u2013 Don\u2019t worry about explaining yourself to others<\/h4><p>Although communication and socialisation are important, they can also be difficult for people with Dementia. Sometimes those with Dementia feel embarrassed or frustrated with themselves if they are unable to carry a conversation or feel confused or withdrawn.<\/p><p>Dementia can affect communication \u2013 which can make it difficult sometimes for you to take part in conversations, or express yourself. Make sure that you let people know you may have trouble understanding them \u2013 and ask them to repeat things if you need them to. If you have trouble finding the words you need, tell the other person \u2013 they may be able to help you.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 8 \u2013 Keep your memory going with brain-sharpening exercises and activities<\/h4><p>Specialist, targeted exercises and activities have been shown to greatly improve wellbeing and alleviate the symptoms of Dementia.<\/p><p>Clubs, groups and physical activities not only help to sharpen the brain, they provide a sense of purpose and an opportunity to socialise, reducing isolation. This in turn lessens the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthreporter.com\/neuromodulation-a-new-way-of-treating-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anxiety<\/a>, irritability, confusion and distress Dementia can bring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a76fb51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a76fb51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-776abd3\" data-id=\"776abd3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b01694c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b01694c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Keep Fit, Healthy and well<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9717566 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9717566\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60250ce\" data-id=\"60250ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d8a4bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d8a4bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-166x300.webp 166w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-566x1024.webp 566w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-768x1391.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-848x1536.webp 848w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-1131x2048.webp 1131w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02.png\" height=\"4617\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-166x300.png 166w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-566x1024.png 566w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-768x1391.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-848x1536.png 848w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-02-1131x2048.png 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14504 sp-no-webp\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c8e34b9\" data-id=\"c8e34b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-058ba7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"058ba7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Tip 9 \u2013 Exercise and mental stimulation are important<\/h4><p>Several studies have shown that as well as having naturally positive effects for your joints, muscles and overall health, exercise stimulates the brain. In particular walking, dancing, gardening and swimming have been shown to improve brain function.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tip 10 \u2013 Eat well and drink plenty of water to combat health issues that can exacerbate symptoms of Dementia<\/h4><p>Eating a nutritious, balanced diet can greatly improve your overall sense of health and wellbeing. It\u2019s impossible to overestimate the impact of good food and a healthy lifestyle upon both the brain and the body. In fact, certain foods in particular are good for the brain. These include oily fish (like salmon, tuna and trout), fruit and vegetables, nuts and whole grains.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tip 11 \u2013 Keep in touch with your doctor and other healthcare professionals<\/h4><p>Keep the dialogue open with your doctor or specialist, and ask them about regular check-ups to ensure that your course of treatment is still right for you. They may also be able to recommend group therapies and sessions you can attend which may help to improve your condition and alleviate symptoms through targeted therapy and improved wellbeing.<\/p><h4>Tip 12 \u2013 Keep other health and mobility issues in check<\/h4><p>Make sure somebody is around to keep an eye on your overall health. Although with a diagnosis of Dementia the focus often falls on mental wellbeing alone, the illness (and old age) can naturally bring about other conditions that need to be monitored and managed.<\/p><h4>Tip 13 \u2013 Ask about occupational health<\/h4><p>Occupational therapy\u00a0is another great option for individuals with Dementia. You can ask to be referred to an occupational therapist by your doctor or specialist. This person will be able to offer practical tips and advice \u2013 this will help you to live better and can make daily tasks much easier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63627d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63627d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd2aea9\" data-id=\"bd2aea9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76df87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e76df87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In the home<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24fee9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24fee9b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54fc033\" data-id=\"54fc033\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6384d02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6384d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-110x300.webp 110w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-377x1024.webp 377w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-768x2087.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-565x1536.webp 565w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-754x2048.webp 754w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03.png\" height=\"6930\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-110x300.png 110w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-377x1024.png 377w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-768x2087.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-565x1536.png 565w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-03-754x2048.png 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14505 sp-no-webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa593d9\" data-id=\"fa593d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fa8aa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fa8aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Tip 14 \u2013 Invest in dementia aids to help you to live safely at home<\/h4><p>Living safely at home can be difficult for individuals with Dementia. Because of common symptoms such as memory loss, disorientation and confusion, the home can become a dangerous place. Most people wish to remain in familiar surroundings for as long as possible \u2013 and fortunately there are plenty of tools to make sure that this can happen in most situations.<\/p><h4>Tip 15 \u2013 Ensure easy communication with family, friends and carers<\/h4><p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Whether you are living alone or with a spouse, relative or friend, you will need to be easy to get hold of, and you should be able to contact loved ones easily. Keeping important phone numbers by the phone along with a notepad to keep track of who you have spoken to is an easy way to ensure you&#8217;re staying in touch with your friends and family.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tip 16 \u2013 Consider care at home or companionship<\/h4><p>If you&#8217;re unable to schedule regular time with family, friends and carers, companionship or care in the home is a great option. Although there is a cost attached to this, it can be invaluable and greatly improve your health and wellbeing \u2013 as well as ensuring your safety.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tip 17 \u2013 Reduce vulnerability with additional security measures<\/h4><p>In the home it is more likely that you could forget to turn the gas off, leave food in the oven or keep a tap running and cause a flood. Externally, it can become more difficult to determine whether you are receiving a scam call, to know who you are answering the door to, and forget that you have already given money to charity today.<\/p><h4>Tip 18 \u2013 Label cupboards and household items using colour coding<\/h4><p>Clearly labelling the things you use the most in the house (such as your cereal cupboard, <a href=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/do-you-need-an-aerial-for-a-smart-tv\/\">fridge,\u00a0TV\u00a0remote<\/a> and telephone) can help to trigger your memory if you are feeling confused.<\/p><h4>Tip 19 \u2013 Pre-arrange your meals<\/h4><p>Going out to buy shopping and preparing meals becomes harder with Dementia. Appetite can also be affected \u2013 especially when it is hard to know what time it is, or whether or not you have eaten.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tip 20 \u2013 Keep everyday essentials handy<\/h4><p>To avoid misplacing things or forgetting their locations, it&#8217;s a good idea to keep all essential items in a prominent, easy to see, easy to reach place. Glasses, house keys, telephones and money \u2013 anything you use on a daily basis should be kept here.<\/p><h4>Tip 21 \u2013 Make sure your medication is organised and readily available<\/h4><p>Dementia can make it easy to forget to take medication, or become confused over what date and time it is. Ask your pharmacist about pillboxes and organisers \u2013 these include the dates and times for each set of medication to remind you.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f89180 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f89180\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5a85fc\" data-id=\"a5a85fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a75c881 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a75c881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Out and about<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bd7215 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bd7215\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dcde71a\" data-id=\"dcde71a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-321e8ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"321e8ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-188x300.webp 188w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-640x1024.webp 640w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-768x1228.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-960x1536.webp 960w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-1280x2048.webp 1280w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04.png\" height=\"4079\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-640x1024.png 640w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-768x1228.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-960x1536.png 960w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-04-1280x2048.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14506 sp-no-webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33020fb\" data-id=\"33020fb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b26469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b26469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Tip 22 \u2013 Always let friends, relatives or carers know where you are going, and when<\/h4><p>In the early stages of Dementia, it\u2019s still possible to go out and about independently. However you may still become confused, frightened or forgetful.<\/p><p>Although it may sound intrusive, it\u2019s really important to let somebody know when you are going out and where you are going in case you become confused and forget where you are, or are unable to get back home.<\/p><h4>Tip 23 \u2013 Invest in a personal alarm and other useful gadgets<\/h4><p>These are suitable for vulnerable adults who live with dementia. They allow\u00a0access to vital information about your medical conditions, medications, history and documentation in the event of an emergency. It can also provide details of your emergency contacts if you get lost or confused.<\/p><h4>Tip 24 \u2013 Always keep a phone handy<\/h4><p>Always keep a mobile phone on your person \u2013 with the numbers of your family and friends saved so that you can easily call them without having to remember their contact details.<\/p><h4>Tip 25 \u2013 Keep your details and phone numbers of carers and relatives on your person<\/h4><p>In addition to a phone with numbers stored in it, keeping a card in your purse or wallet (somewhere you\u2019re unlikely to forget about it, remove it or misplace it) with your details and those of your relatives is essential. Make sure you include your full name and any medical conditions you have (including Dementia), and several emergency contacts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-54c7719 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"54c7719\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c1d0116\" data-id=\"c1d0116\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae39ba7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae39ba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Legal matters<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3884470 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3884470\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca85c9c\" data-id=\"ca85c9c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8411c8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8411c8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-170x300.webp 170w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-580x1024.webp 580w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-768x1357.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-869x1536.webp 869w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-1159x2048.webp 1159w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05.png\" height=\"4505\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-170x300.png 170w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-580x1024.png 580w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-768x1357.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-869x1536.png 869w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-05-1159x2048.png 1159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14501 sp-no-webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-319fb0f\" data-id=\"319fb0f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b298b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b298b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Tip 26 \u2013 Consider Lasting Power of Attorney as soon as possible<\/h4><p>Lasting Power of Attorney\u00a0is a type of legal document which enables a nominated person (normally a trusted family member or friend) to take care of financial or personal affairs on your behalf should you lose mental capacity.\u00a0Loss of mental capacity is an unfortunate but inevitable symptom of Dementia \u2013 so putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is something to consider as a matter of urgency.<\/p><h4>Tip 27 \u2013 Ensure that you have made a will<\/h4><p>It is very important for anyone to make a will\u00a0\u2013 but when you have been given a diagnosis of Dementia, it\u2019s essential. Without a will, you can\u2019t decide what happens to your financial assets when you are gone \u2013 and the government will partition your funds accordingly.\u00a0 You may also want to consider producing a\u00a0Living Will\u00a0which allows you to set out what medical treatment you do or do not want as you get older and less well.<\/p><h4>Tip 28 \u2013 Think about all the other key legal issues that offer you and your family financial protection in the future<\/h4><p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Linked to all this is what you want to do with your assets when you do die.\u00a0 Preparing for this is called\u00a0Estate Planning, and this is all about ensuring your financial affairs are in order from a legal perspective.\u00a0 One of the key things that you should do is look for the many\u00a0legal ways that you can avoid inheritance tax.<\/p><h4>Tip 29 \u2013 Consider drawing up an \u2018Advance Decision\u2019<\/h4><p>An \u2018Advanced Care Plan\u2019 is a set of directions you put together, usually with the assistance of a healthcare professional.\u00a0 It ensures that you will be able to have access to the treatment you want when you no longer have the mental capacity to make decisions regarding your care. It\u2019s unpleasant to think of death and future mental incapacity or illness, but considering how you will be looked after now will ensure that your wishes are carried out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73acfb8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73acfb8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04dbac0\" data-id=\"04dbac0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1bfbb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1bfbb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Financial matters<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bffdee6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bffdee6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1228038\" data-id=\"1228038\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5a2ae9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5a2ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-111x300.webp 111w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-380x1024.webp 380w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-768x2067.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-571x1536.webp 571w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-761x2048.webp 761w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06.png\" height=\"6863\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-111x300.png 111w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-380x1024.png 380w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-768x2067.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-571x1536.png 571w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-06-761x2048.png 761w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14502 sp-no-webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df5e8c5\" data-id=\"df5e8c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfda430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfda430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Tip 30 \u2013 Consider care costs and make arrangements accordingly<\/h4><p>If you have already made financial arrangements, you may need to reconsider or alter them to accommodate the future cost of care. This could include adjusting your will, or thinking about arranging your assets so that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/how-long-does-equity-release-take\/\">release equity<\/a> in your home at a later date, or sell property in order to pay for care.<\/p><h3>Tip 31 \u2013 Think about your will and inheritance<\/h3><p>When facing a diagnosis of Dementia a will becomes even more imperative, as you can only make one or alter an existing will when you are deemed to have full mental capacity to do so.<\/p><h4>Tip 32 \u2013 Set aside money for everyday living and enjoyment<\/h4><p>When\u00a0calculating care costs\u00a0and inheritance it&#8217;s easy to forget that you&#8217;ll need a pot of money to use for daily living expenses \u2013 and enjoyment. Remember that you can still do the things you love to do \u2013 and activities and social events can greatly benefit your overall wellbeing.<\/p><h4>Tip 33 \u2013 Ensure that you have access to all the benefits and financial support you are entitled to<\/h4><p>Paying for care can very quickly become expensive.\u00a0 \u00a0You may be eligible for benefits either as a result of your diagnosis of Dementia, other illnesses or financial factors \u2013 so it&#8217;s important to explore this in detail and review your situation every now and again to ensure you&#8217;re getting everything you&#8217;re entitled to.<\/p><h4>Tip 34 \u2013 Arrange bank accounts, insurance and other financial assets and investments now whilst you are able to do so<\/h4><p>If you choose to put a\u00a0Lasting Power of Attorney\u00a0in place, this will only come into play when you are deemed to have lost mental capacity.\u00a0Therefore if you are in the early stages of Dementia, it is advisable to put measures in place now if you wish to deal with your finances now and make provisions for the future yourself.<\/p><h3>Tip 35 \u2013 Short-term solutions can be helpful<\/h3><p>Although short-term financial solutions shouldn&#8217;t be relied upon for a protracted or indefinite period of time, they can be incredibly useful in the interim as you make firmer arrangements. .<\/p><h4>Tip 36 \u2013 Consider putting money into a trust<\/h4><p>If you&#8217;re keen to leave behind some money for your loved ones, or wish to hand over control of your finances to a trusted relative to take care of for you, a trust may be a suitable option. A trust is a legal arrangement \u2013 so it must be set up by a professional such as a solicitor. In essence the trustee (a nominated person of your choosing) looks after your assets (such as cash, property or investments) on behalf of another person.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-08e7dd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"08e7dd5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a0a603\" data-id=\"0a0a603\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a80ed15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a80ed15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">care and support<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09fe124 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09fe124\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76bef7f\" data-id=\"76bef7f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1fb2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2c1fb2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-124x300.webp 124w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-424x1024.webp 424w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-768x1854.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-636x1536.webp 636w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-848x2048.webp 848w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07.png\" height=\"6155\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-124x300.png 124w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-424x1024.png 424w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-768x1854.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-636x1536.png 636w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-07-848x2048.png 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14499 sp-no-webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d193ff1\" data-id=\"d193ff1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-208363b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"208363b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Tip 37 \u2013 Gather information to decide which type of care is right for you<\/h4><p>The type of care you need will largely depend on your situation and current condition. Individuals with Dementia can often access\u00a0care at home\u00a0first, either on a regular weekly or daily basis, or administered by a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ukcareguide.co.uk\/live-in-care\/live-in-carer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live-in carer.<\/a><\/p><h4>Tip 38 \u2013 Budget for care<\/h4><p>It\u2019s important to make sure that the homes you select provide care within your budget. Determining a budget before you begin is the advisable. When considering how much you have to spend you should take into account all your assets \u2013 including savings, shares and property. Then think about the type of care you wish to receive now and in the future \u2013 and how long you expect to require care provision for.<\/p><h4>Tip 39 \u2013 Research care homes and agencies carefully and thoroughly before making a shortlist<\/h4><p>Once you\u2019ve chosen the type of care you feel will be right for you, it\u2019s time to decide which company you are going to pay to administer it. There are plenty of care agencies and homes \u2013 and this can make picking just one confusing and rather difficult.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tip 40 \u2013 Always ask for genuine reviews and testimonials<\/h4><p>Whether you are opting for care in the home or are moving into a residential establishment specialising in the treatment of individuals with Dementia, it\u2019s important that you feel confident in their ability to look after you.<\/p><h4>Tip 41 \u2013 Bear in mind that things may change in the future<\/h4><p>It\u2019s worth bearing in mind that the type of care you choose now may not suit your needs later down the line as your condition progresses. For example, if you choose in the interim to access care at home, you may find that you need to opt for residential care in a few years\u2019 time. Or you may decide to move into sheltered accommodation, but need Dementia-specific care provision at a later stage. This is a natural and common occurrence \u2013 but you will need to be prepared for it financially.<\/p><h4>Tip 42 \u2013 Consider both short-term and long-term care solutions<\/h4><p>It can be daunting to consider care options \u2013 especially if you\u2019re in need of immediate support. Be sure not to put pressure on yourself, and think about interim care to help give you the time you need to make a sound decision. Interim care could be simple companionship, or a home care company popping in once a week.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dfc4e1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dfc4e1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40b6be1\" data-id=\"40b6be1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8c52e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8c52e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">advice for carers, family and friends<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f3d2cb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f3d2cb0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-41cb396\" data-id=\"41cb396\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447811e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"447811e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08.webp 2550w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-295x1024.webp 295w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-768x2663.webp 768w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-443x1536.webp 443w,https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-591x2048.webp 591w\"sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08.png\" height=\"8841\" width=\"2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08.png 2550w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-295x1024.png 295w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-768x2663.png 768w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-443x1536.png 443w, https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Source-08-591x2048.png 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14500 sp-no-webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b4432f\" data-id=\"7b4432f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77647c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77647c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 43 \u2013 Contact local agencies to ensure that you have access to the support you need<\/h4><p>Every local authority offers a different range of support \u2013 but all areas should provide resources for people with Dementia and their families. This could be a special group to help with the symptoms of Dementia such as memory loss, or a course of therapy aimed at helping people to live with the condition.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 44 \u2013 Ensure that your relative is getting all the financial and medical support they&#8217;re entitled to<\/h4><p>If you have Lasting Power of Attorney (see Chapters 5 and 6, Legal Matters and Financial Matters) in place, you may need to speak to agencies and medical professionals on your relative&#8217;s behalf to ensure that they are receiving the support they are entitled to.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 45 \u2013 Apply for carer&#8217;s allowance and other benefits<\/h4><p>If you are caring full time or even part time for a family member with Dementia, you may be eligible for carer&#8217;s allowance.<\/p><p>This financial support can help you to cover some of the costs of looking after a relative, such as petrol, shopping and giving up work or going part time. \u2018Joint benefits&#8217; are not available for separate individuals \u2013 so if you are sharing the care with another relative, you will need to split the money between you.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 46 \u2013 Ensure that Lasting Power of Attorney is in place and potentially funeral arrangements have been discussed<\/h4><p>If you plan on taking full responsibility for your relative as their mental capacity and physical capability diminishes, it&#8217;s important to consider putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place.<\/p><p>It can be difficult to broach the subject of Lasting Power of Attorney with a loved one, as financial matters and care provision are often sensitive subjects.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 47 \u2013 Learn as much as possible about dementia and how to deal with it<\/h4><p>Dementia is a complex condition comprised of specific illnesses collectively \u2013 and although its symptoms are recognisable and can be severe, it affects everyone differently.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 48 \u2013 Make sure you&#8217;re prepared and willing to administer care, and make plans for the future<\/h4><p data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">Looking after someone with Dementia can be challenging \u2013 and it can put a strain on the relationship you have with your loved one and other family members. It is also time-consuming and can have a financial impact as well as an emotional one.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 49 \u2013 Take some time to look after yourself<\/h4><p>Many carers often neglect their own health, as their lives become consumed by looking after another person. However this can be detrimental to both physical and mental health. Although it may feel difficult to find the time to set aside just for you, caring for your own mental wellbeing will help you to provide better support for your friend or relative.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 50 \u2013 Don&#8217;t be ashamed to ask for help<\/h4><p>Caring full-time for a relative with <a href=\"https:\/\/helpandadvice.co.uk\/live-in-care-for-dementia\/\">Dementia<\/a> can be exhausting and difficult. If possible (or necessary), consider some respite care, or be honest with yourself and your loved one if you feel the time has come to hand over to a professional carer.<\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Tip 51 \u2013 Access counselling or attend support groups<\/h4><p>If caring for your relative has taken an emotional toll on you, it&#8217;s important to recognise that your own mental wellbeing must be taken care of. It can be difficult to express feelings of anger, frustration, guilt or exhaustion \u2013 especially to family members and to the person you are caring for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Practical Tips on Living with Dementia We have produced a helpful infographic that breaks down lots of really helpful tips, across all aspects of life to help you or a loved one that is living with Dementia. 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