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Dementia care
Dementia-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, affect one person in 20 aged over 65, and one person in three over 95. As well as offering dementia care in residential or nursing homes, we have specialist facilities that are adapted to the needs of residents.
What is dementia?
Dementia is caused by the deterioration of brain function, which affects memory, concentration, every-day skills and reasoning.
Types of dementia
There are more than 100 different types of dementia, the most common being Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Day-to-day life
Coping with dementia means understanding its wide-ranging effects on a person’s day-to-day life, which we normally take for granted.
Getting help
Relatives or friends often assume much of the responsibility of care. There is plenty of help and moral support available to make coping easier.
Caring for someone with dementia
People with dementia go through many difficult and confusing changes. Communication, sympathy, patience and respect are vital elements of their care.
How Bupa cares for dementia
Bupa has many homes that specialise in looking after and supporting those with dementia, with expert care tailored to suit individual needs and preferences.
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