Contents What is dementia?
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How to spot the early signs of dementia How to start positive conversations about dementia Supporting loved ones living with dementia
Adapting living environments Activities for people living with dementia Dietary recommendations Meeting emotional needs
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Dementia care options Dementia care in action Innovation in dementia care
A day in a life of specialist dementia care worker
Anchor began more than 60 years ago and today is England’s largest not-for- profit provider of housing and care for people in later life. It provides retirement housing to rent and to buy, retirement villages and residential care homes, including specialist dementia care. In total, Anchor serves more than 65,000 residents in 54,000 homes across almost 1,700 locations. Its residential care services employ the majority of the 10,000-strong workforce, providing services to residents at more than 120 care homes. Anchor operates in more than 85% of local councils in England. Having a better understanding of the challenges a person living with dementia may face, and how to support them, can help us all form practical strategies to ensure people continue to live a happy and fulfilling life.
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