Dementia Australia | The Dementia Guide
The Guide will also be used by the family and friends of someone with dementia, as it will contain information for anyone taking on a caring role. It will help people to understand more about dementia and the emotional impact of a diagnosis, the available drug treatments, and support and services that are available. It will include information about living well with dementia and about making plans for the future.
The Guide will also be used by the family and friends of someone with dementia, as it will contain information for anyone taking on a caring role. It will help people to understand more about dementia and the emotional impact of a diagnosis, the available drug treatments, and support and services that are available. It will include information about living well with dementia and about making plans for the future.
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Living well 4<br />
4 Living well<br />
In this part<br />
Key points: Living well 51<br />
A positive outlook 54<br />
Coping with changes 55<br />
Daily coping strategies 57<br />
<strong>Dementia</strong>-friendly environments 58<br />
Keeping safe at home 59<br />
Living alone with dementia 60<br />
Keeping safe when you travel 63<br />
Staying active 65<br />
Looking after your general health 66<br />
Effective communication 69<br />
Changed relationships 70<br />
Things to consider 73<br />
For more information visit dementia.org.au 51
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