Senior living
REMAINING INDEPENDENT whilst living with dementia
Independence can be something people take for granted, but when a person is diagnosed with dementia it could mean changes need to be made to their everyday lives. Alzheimer’s Society believes that life doesn’t end when dementia begins and with the right help and support, it is possible to live well with dementia and remain independent for longer.
People with dementia say they feel happier if they can remain independent and in their own home for as long as possible – often with the support of others. But it can be difficult managing everyday situations for a person with dementia, particularly as the dementia progresses.
As a result, some people may not be as safe at home as they used to be. But the charity says it is important to find the right balance between independence and unnecessary harm.
The person with dementia should, Editorial supplied by Alzheimers Society
where possible, be involved in decision- making and their consent sought and given about changes. If this is not possible, it is important that those making the decision do so in the person's best interests.
Jackie Swapp, Alzheimer’s Society
operations manager for Kent and Medway, said: “A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean that you have to give up your independence or prevent you from making your own choices about how you live. With the right help and support, you can continue to live in your own home
for as long as you are able to. There are clear benefits for remaining in your own home – especially as you may feel happier and more in control there.”
There are an estimated 24,000 people living with dementia in Kent and Medway and Alzheimer’s Society has a whole host of services available to people affected by dementia, including Dementia Cafes, Singing for the Brain, peer support and activity groups.
To find out more about how the charity can help, call 01892 835498 or visit
www.alzheimers.org.uk
A warm welcome at the Dementia Cafe
If you have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia then you are warmly welcomed to the Dementia Café at Heart of Kent Hospice, Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7PU, where you can find out more about the support available locally while enjoying a tea or coffee.
The cafe is open from 10.30am to 12.30pm on the first Saturday of every month. It is run by a hospice dementia nurse specialist. Just turn up you will be sure of a warm welcome.
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