Advice Tag: Advice. Getting started with exercise as a person with dementia It is important to consider the age, abilities and type of dementia someone has, as well as their needs and preferences, when they undertake physical exercise. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Physical activity, movement and exercise for people with dementia Leading a physically active lifestyle can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of people with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Check-ups and medication Visiting your GP after a dementia diagnosis can be beneficial, particularly for people in the early stages of dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Antipsychotics and other drug approaches in dementia care Antipsychotic drugs may be prescribed for people with dementia who develop changes such as aggression and psychosis. However this is usually only after other drugs have been tried such as anti-depressant, anti-dementia and anticonvulsant drugs. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. When should drug treatments be prescribed for people with dementia? If drugs are prescribed, they should always be used alongside individualised support and non-drug approaches, based on the person’s needs. The doctor will then monitor how effective the treatment is over a limited period of weeks or months. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Driving and dementia – useful organisations Here you will find a list of other useful organisations that may offer more information about driving and dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Giving up driving after a dementia diagnosis Giving up driving can be a difficult decision to make. Read our advice if you or someone you know is thinking of stopping. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. When DVLA/DVA decides that a person with dementia must stop driving If DVLA/DVA decides that the person with dementia is not safe to drive, the person must return their licence and stop driving. Find out how to appeal this decision and what to do if the person refuses to stop driving. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Useful organisations for claiming benefits as a person affected by dementia Find out more about organisations that can give further information and support on benefits for people affected by dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. How to keep driving after a dementia diagnosis If a person wants to keep driving after being diagnosed with dementia, they must take certain steps and let DVLA/DVA decide. Read more about this and find out what happens if DVLA/DVA decides a person with dementia can keep driving. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Help with housing costs if you’re affected by dementia People affected by dementia who receive benefits may also be eligible for help with housing costs, such as housing benefit, SMI and support with council tax. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. The law on driving and dementia Drivers with dementia must tell their licensing agency and car insurer straightaway. Find out more about UK law on driving and dementia, and what happens if these rules are not followed. Read more