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after a diagnosis of dementia What are the next steps? A diagnosis of dementia can be a big shock - for the person with the condition, and their family. It can be difficult to know what to do, what decisions need to be made, who to tell, what support is available and what happens next. There can either be a lot of information given to you at the time of diagnosis, or not very much at all. Either way, whatever is said to you at the time of diagnosis can be forgotten in this emotional and challenging time. Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through the Admiral Nurse service. Admiral Nurses give families the compassionate one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions they need to face dementia with more confidence. The families they work with want a simple checklist of what to ask, what to do and who to approach - so the important next steps are clearly outlined in one place, with links to more detailed information to consider later, when it’s needed. The Dementia UK next steps checklist:- This checklist has been written by dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, to help in the early days after you or your family member has received a diagnosis of dementia. For each item on the checklist, there is a further link to additional information, as and when you need it. If you don’t have access to the internet, you can contact the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline for more information and support Ask whether there will be a follow up appointment after the diagnosis. 44 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk If yes, who will you see? How often? Who makes this appointment? Who will be your main point of contact? Who will be responsible for coordinating subsequent care and support? Please record these details and your notes in the Dementia UK Practical guide to get the best out of GP and other health appointments. Arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney for:- Health and welfare. Property and financial affairs. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document, nominating a person to make decisions on behalf of a person with dementia, if and when the time comes that they no longer have the capacity to make these decisions themselves. It is very important to fill in and register an LPA for both health and welfare, and property and financial affairs, while the person with dementia still has the capacity to do so. Discuss plans and wishes for the future with your family, including:- Your wishes regarding your future care. Your wishes regarding your future medical treatment. Your hopes about your involvement with activities. An Advance Care Plan is a document that outlines a person’s future wishes for their care and medical treatment. Apply for a Carers’ Assessment Anyone with caring responsibilities for a person with dementia is entitled to a Carers’ Assessment, to be carried out by their Local Authority. The Assessment will look at the impact that caring for a person with dementia is having, and will then identify the type and level of support that is needed. This could include some care for the person with dementia, some training or some help coming in to the home. You will need to request the Assessment from your Local Authority. Apply for all of the relevant financial support you are entitled to:- People with dementia and their family carers are entitled to various benefits, tax discounts or financial support. It is important to make sure you are receiving all of the financial help you are entitled to. Organise your home so it helps you live safely and independently There are lots of simple, practical steps that can be taken to help a person with dementia to be safe and comfortable in their home. Inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and your vehicle insurance company your diagnosis People with a diagnosis of dementia do not automatically have to give up their driving licence – but you do need to take certain steps to make sure you are insured and abiding by the law. Inform your employer about the diagnosis If you are diagnosed with dementia and still working, it is very important that you tell your employer, so that steps can be taken to support you in your job, if possible. Similarly, if you are caring for someone with dementia, telling your employer about your changing responsibilities will help you plan together, so that you can continue working and caring as effectively as possible. For more information call 0800 888 6678 or visit www.dementiauk.org.
A choice that’s so close to home. Home is where the heart is, and getting the support you need to live the life you choose shouldn’t mean having to leave the community that you love. Make the move to Somerset Care and discover a home from home on your doorstep. At Stockmoor Lodge, we provide high-quality, person-centred residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as a range of support services tailored to your individual needs. Our home is furnished to a high standard and equipped with spacious bedrooms and wet rooms, comfortable communal areas and beautiful gardens. If you are looking to find the perfect place to call home, either for yourself or a loved one, Search online for: Stockmoor Lodge www.somersetcare.co.uk 0800 817 4990 FRIENDSHIP • SUPPORT • UNRIVALLED CARE • FAMILY • COMMUNITY • HOME EXPERT ADVICE. WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHEREVER YOU’RE HEADING. Our advisers work with you to build a complete picture of your aspirations alongside the realities of your financial situation and the possibilities for the future. albertgoodman.co.uk Albert Goodman Chartered Financial Planners is a trading style of Albert Goodman Financial Planning Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 45
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