Seeking and taking advice

Learning to accept help may be new to you.  More often than not, family, friends and neighbours may want to do something to help you and the person with dementia.

Self-help groups (a group for caregivers) can be another source of help for you.  They provide an opportunity to get together with other helpers and caregivers, who may already have experienced the problems you are facing.  Through their combined experience, these groups can be an invaluable source of help, comfort and encouragement.

Your doctor, community nurse or social worker may also be able to help.  They will be able to give you advice about looking after the person and the support available.  If they can't help you resolve your problems, they will usually be able to put you in touch with someone who can.