Section 4: Residential care and dementia
Making the decision to find an alternative to caring for a person with dementia at home can be one of the most difficult decisions families and carers will make. Being prepared can help make this decision less stressful.
4.1 Deciding on residential care
This Help Sheet provides information for carers about the types of residential care available for people with dementia, what to look for and some practical suggestions for making the move.
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4.2 Which residential facility?
This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who are in need of residential care. It discusses some of the things to consider when choosing a nursing home or hostel to suit the needs of a person with dementia.
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4.3 Caring partnerships
This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who have recently moved into residential care. It emphasises the value of a caring partnership with residential staff.
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4.4 Good care in a residential facility
This Help Sheet lists some of the important aspects of good care for people with dementia who are living in residential facilities, including the involvement of relatives and friends.
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4.5 Coping with placement
This Help Sheet provides suggestions for carers for dealing with their changing role once the person with dementia is in residential care. It includes practical suggestions for continuing to care and ways to deal with any problems that may arise when visiting.
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4.6 Information and support
This Help Sheet lists a number of services and organisations that can give families and carers more information and support about residential care issues for people with dementia.
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