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Care Domestic Transport Respite/Breaks Memory Aids Emotional
Suppport Paperwork Physical Emergency Legal

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Respite / Breaks

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Everyone needs a break to rest and recharge the batteries – and none more than people caring for family members with dementia. It can be helpful for everyone to have a break from each other from time to time and many care providers offer short stays or live-in arrangements. Or perhaps what is needed is a holiday away together?

Dementia Friendly Holiday Companies


Respite Care


Support for Carers



Memory Aids

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Sometimes a clever gadget can make all the difference. Assistive technology and telecare can help to support and enable people with dementia to live more independently. It is not for everyone but when the right products are found they can be very helpful.

Assistive Technology


Lifelines and Telecare


Emotional Support

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A diagnosis of dementia will bring with it a range of emotions for the person directly affected and their whole family. There is support available to help people come to terms with the changes.

Counselling Services

Support Services

Legal

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Solicitors

Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR)

A DNAR Form is a document issued and signed by the doctor, which teel the medical team not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Advance Decision (Living Will)

Lets you refuse any medical treatment that you do not want to be given in the future.

Wills

A will is a legal document that spells out your wishes regarding care of your children, as well as distribution of your assets after your death.

Lasting Power of Attorney

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

Driving and Dementia

It is a legal requirement to inform the DVLA of a Dementia diagnosis.

Benefits Advice Services

Emergency

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Sometimes the best laid plans need a back up plan.

Emergency Contacts

Staying Safe






Physical

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Walking Groups

Movement Groups

Dance Classes

Swimming

Occupational Health

Leg Clubs

Foot Care

Mobility Centres

Eye Care



Paperwork and Benefits

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Would you like some help filling in forms? Support to make sense of a seemingly bewildering set of options? Or impartial guidance when things go wrong? Advocacy services can help you make choices, get your voice heard and understand your rights. The following links will take you to organisations that can help – or point you in the right direction.

Advocacy Services

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to express their views and concerns, access information and services and defend and promote their rights and responsibilities.

Benefits Advice Services

Places which offer Benefits and Debt Advice.

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a non-means tested benefit which helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to look after you.

Council Tax Reduction

Lasting Power of Attorney

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

Support with Completing Forms

Blue Disability Badge for the Car

Dementia and Driving

Guidance when things go wrong














Online Referral to Wiltshire Council Adult Social Care Team

Social

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It’s a good idea to stay active and carry on doing the things you have enjoyed doing in the company of others. Or why not join a group doing something completely different?

Social groups

Cinema

Library

Services to support people to access groups

Connecting with others with dementia

Activities to do at home



Transport

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It is notoriously difficult to get about in Wiltshire, but that shouldn’t stop you from doing anything. Whether you need help to get to an appointment or to keep in touch with friends, with the links below you can find some help with getting about:

Domestic

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Are you new to household chores because the person who usually takes care of it has a dementia? Is there just not enough time in the day to get it all done? Maybe there are specific jobs you need help with? Or is there someone you know who could do with a hand?

The links below were compiled in response to questions that came up when we asked people what they need help with. They include support with dog walking, shopping and maintenance around the home.

Help around the home


Meals delivered to your door







Care

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There are a number of ways professional support can enhance your life with dementia. The term ‘Care’ encompasses everything from a few hours of companionship, someone to help with personal care tasks that have become a little difficult to full time care. Care can be delivered in many ways. Sometimes it is enough to have a few ‘gadgets’ around the home which are monitored remotely to make you feel safe. We have grouped ‘care’ into sections. You can search on these links by postcode for providers near your home.

Support at Home

Finding a Residential Care Home

Hospital Admissions

Lifelines









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