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Amy Pepper1, Karen Harrison Dening2
1Admiral Nurse and Research Fellow, Dementia UK, Floor 7, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE.
British Journal of Community Nursing
|May 3, 2024
Summary
Community support services aid individuals with dementia and their family caregivers. Understanding available resources helps maintain well-being and manage dementia
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Dementia significantly impacts individuals and their families.
- Access to community support is crucial for managing dementia's effects.
- Health and social care professionals play a key role in connecting families with resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of community support services for people with dementia and their family carers.
- To describe the range of available support across health, social care, and third sector organizations.
- To highlight how these services can enhance well-being and coping mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach used to describe available support.
- Overview of services spanning multiple sectors.
- Discussion of how support enables individuals and families.
Main Results:
- A variety of community support services exist for people with dementia and their carers.
- These services encompass health, social care, and third sector provisions.
- Support facilitates improved well-being and coping strategies for those affected by dementia.
Conclusions:
- Knowledge of community support services is essential for healthcare professionals.
- Community nurses can leverage support information for health promotion.
- Effective utilization of services aids in managing the impact of dementia.
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