Support for carers

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If you are the main person supporting someone with dementia, our guide is for you. Read how it can support you when facing new dementia challenges.
Advice
Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, share advice about dealing with other people’s lack of understanding.
Advice
Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, on handling anger or cruel comments caused by someone’s dementia.
Real stories
Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia.
Advice
Dementia Talking Point members on making time for yourself when you care for a person with dementia.
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We hear about a husband’s account of caring for his wife, whose stroke was followed by a diagnosis of dementia.
Real stories
Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace.
Real stories
Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs.
Advice
Talking Point members share advice about adjusting after a person with dementia moves into a care home.
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Alzheimer’s Society has warned that the story at the heart of a new BBC1 drama, Care, is too often the reality for countless people at the mercy of a broken social care system
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