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Understanding later stage dementia
Estimated study time: 60-80 minutes
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Symptoms and experience
2.1 How many people have dementia?
2.2 Symptoms of late stage dementia
2.3 Difficult or challenging behaviour
2.4 Mood changes
2.5 Depression or anxiety
2.6 Life expectancy of a person with dementia
3. The importance of communication
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Person-centred care
3.3 Tips on effective communication
3.4 Barriers to communication
3.5 Involving family carers
4. Treatments and interventions
4.1 Treatments and interventions
5. Promoting independence
5.1 Activities of daily living
5.2 Supporting dressing and personal care
5.3 Supporting use of the toilet
5.4 Management of toilet related care
5.5 Missing words quiz
5.6 Management of toilet related care
5.7 Conclusion
6. Carers and families
6.1 Family carers of families with dementia
6.2 Services and support for carers
6.3 Admission to a care home
6.4 Case study
6.5 Maintaining links with carers and relatives
6.6 Wider roles for carers
6.7 Care staff
