Living well with Dementia in Hindi

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 12 December 2015

A excellent video in Hindi from the UK. 

Covers the following aspects:

  • What is Dementia
  • Types of Dementia - Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, etc..
  • Difference between Dementia and Ageing
  • Medication and treatment 
  • Management of Dementia
  • Importance of a support network so you realise you are not alone
  • Advise to caregivers and carers:
    • Share your worries and concerns with friends and family members
    • Join support groups
    • Involve the family, even children
    • Use care services whenever possible
    • Look after yourself

Some great tips on engaging the person living with dementia 

Some resources are local to UK but most of the content is useful. 

 

 

 

Changed
12/Dec/2015
Community
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Condition
Dementia

Stories

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