Living alone with dementia

In the UK there is estimated to be 154,000 people with dementia who live on their own. People with dementia aged over 85 years make up half of this figure. People with dementia who live on their own are more prone to the risk of self-neglect, injury and exploitation. District health authorities need to identify and monitor the number of people with dementia who live on their own. Nursing interventions need to take centre stage on assessment, relationship building and networking responsibilities.