Practice News

Coping with Dementia DVD

To help support people caring for someone in the middle to late stages of dementia, NHS Scotland in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland have produced 'Coping with dementia - a practical DVD for carers'.

The practice has been issued with very limited supplies of the DVD to distribute to interested patients. However, individual family carers are encouraged to order free copies from Alzheimer Scotland's 24 hour Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000.

The full DVD content is also available as separate chapters on the NHS Health Scotland channel on YouTube:

• Chapter 1.1: Coping with Caring (6:49)
• Chapter 1.2: Look after yourself (6:34)
• Chapter 2: About Dementia (8:21)
• Chapter 3: Money and legal matters (8:37)
• Chapter 4.1: Practical caring (5:53)
• Chapter 4.2: Forgetfulness (4:38)
• Chapter 4.3: Dressing (6:59)
• Chapter 4.4: Apathy and loss of interest (7:36)
• Chapter 4.5: Safety in the home (6:08)
• Chapter 5: Getting help (9:32)
• Chapter 6: Long stay care (9:29)
• Chapter 7: Loss and bereavement (1:23)

Posted: 9 November 2010