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This content is based on content from ©World Health Organization 2019 [ISBN 978-92-4-151586-3] that has been adapted for use in Qatar with permission from WHO.
Table of Contents
iSupport for Dementia - Manual for Carers
Acknowledgement
Preface
User Guide
Module 1. Introduction to dementia
What is dementia?
What causes dementia?
What happens to people with dementia as the disease progresses?
What to do if you think that the person you care for has dementia?
How to reach out for help?
What is the focus of this manual?
Video Tutorial
Module 2. Being a carer
Lesson 1. The Journey together
Lesson 2. Improving communication
Lesson 3. Supported decision-making
Lesson 4. Involving others
Video Tutorial
Module 3. Caring for me
Lesson 1. Reducing stress in everyday life
Lesson 2. Making time for pleasant activities
Lesson 3. Thinking differently
Video Tutorial
Module 4. Providing everyday care
Lesson 1. Eating and drinking - more pleasant mealtimes
Lesson 2. Eating, drinking and preventing health problems
Lesson 3. Toileting and continence care
Lesson 4. Personal care
Lesson 5. An enjoyable day
Video Tutorial
Module 5. Dealing with behaviour changes
Lesson 1. Introduction to behaviour changes
Lesson 2. Memory loss
Lesson 3. Aggression
Lesson 4. Depression, anxiety and apathy
Lesson 5. Difficulty sleeping
Lesson 6. Delusions and hallucinations
Lesson 7. Repetitive behaviour
Lesson 8. Walking and getting lost
Lesson 9. Changes in judgement
Lesson 10. Putting it all together
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