Worldwide, there are more than 44 million people with dementia today, the vast majority of whom are looked after by unpaid carers. Figures of those affected are predicted to rise to 135 million by 2050. This new edition considers practical and emotional issues of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Includes updated facts and figures, drug availability, aromatherapy research, and dementia cafes. Topics include: * types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy body and vascular dementia * when the person with dementia is your partner * non-drug treatments and therapies
* how people with dementia can retain skills and abilities * coping with the practicalities - memory and behaviour * outside help, benefits and services * coping with being a carer