All you need to know about the practicalities of caring for someone with dementia, packed into an easy to read guide. Dementia Care looks at safety issues in and out of the home, coping with challenging behaviour, what to do when care needs increase - and last but not least, how to take care of yourself and your needs. Topics include:what to do when the person is first diagnosedfinding support you can trust how to access help with care taking care of the paperwork making a Power of Attorneyother legal issues appointing a home care agency choosing and paying for a care home

This book falls into three sections:
- Living at home
- When care needs increase
- Finding and settling your parent into a care home

All three stages bring different demands and skills. Other topics include:
- Safety Planning
- When your parent or older friend needs more support
- Caring at home
- Asking for help
- Finding support for yourself