Lesson 1. The journey together – Introduction How may your role may change over time Let’s look at an example – Frustration about memory loss How to stay connected with the person with dementia?How to plan pleasant activities and relaxation?How to involve others?How to plan well for the future?Intimate relationships may change Tips for maintaining intimacy Taking care of yourself Let’s review what you have learned

Lesson 2. Improving communication – Introduction How to improve communication Check your understanding – Imagine that you are living with dementia How to check the person’s ability to hear and see?Activity How to get attention in a respectful way Check your understanding – Get attention in a respectful way How to keep it simple How to take the person seriously Let’s look at an example – Take the person seriously How to pay attention to reactions Keep in mind – How to pay attention to reactions How to give compliments Check your understanding – How to give compliments Activity – Giving compliments How to show compassion Check your understanding – How to show compassion Let’s review what you have learned

Lesson 3. Supported decision-making – Introduction Why is support in decision-making needed?How to make decisions in someone’s best interest?Activity – How you support decision making How to support someone with dementia to make everyday decisions?How to support someone with dementia to make everyday decisions? (2)How to support someone with dementia to make everyday decisions as the dementia progresses? (1)How to support someone with dementia to make everyday decisions as the dementia progresses? (2)How to support someone with dementia to make complex decisions?How to support someone with dementia to make complex decisions? (2)Capacity to make decisions Preparing for decisions Activity: Preparing for decisions You finished this lesson, well done!

Lesson 4. Involving others – Introduction The importance of involving family and friends Types of help and support that you might need Types of help and support that you might need 2 Activity – What kind of help do you receive?Activity – Your own support network What would you like to get more help with?Activity – What is on your wish list?Effectively asking for help from others Check your understanding – Asking for help effectivelyActivity – Your own plan to involve othersAvailable support services Getting help from your local council Financial support for carers You finished this lesson, well done!

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Lesson 4. Involving others and getting support

Activity

Your own plan to involve others

Make your own plan to involve others in caring for your family member or acquaintance with dementia. Now think of your wishes and who you can turn to for help. Imagine yourself in a situation in which you will ask for help. Please answer the following questions in the boxes below.

Who would you like to ask for help?

What would you like to say?

What would you do if the person does NOT want to help?

What would you do if the person does want to help?

Check your understanding – Asking for help effectively Available support services

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