Dementia Care-Giving
Dementia is a progressive disorder of the brain, leading to increasing loss of the brain functions (memory, orientation, communication, language, calculation), activities of daily living (eating, bathing, walking around the house, dressing) and personality (anger, abusive behaviour, stubborn, unco-operative).
What is dementia? | Treatment for dementia | Organising Care-giving | Taking joint responsibility | Avoiding Burden |
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Utilising resources | Utilising Health Services | Financial issues of caring | Bereavement | Information leaflets on dementia |