5 things a Clinical Psychologist wants you to know about dementia

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I’m Lauren, a Clinical Psychologist in Bournemouth, and I’ve worked with people with dementia for 10 years now and it’s an emotional, bittersweet job. I feel so honoured people in vulnerable situations let me into their lives and families for a short time and I hope that with some increased understanding of the diagnosis and some quick tips, it can be easier for both people with a dementia and their loved ones.

I wanted to share my top 5 things to remember when you love someone with dementia in this video

Top recommended resources

Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia UK (including Admiral Nurses)

Alzheimer’s Research

Age UK

Young Dementia Network

Memory Assessment and Research Centre (MARC) based in Southampton and for medical trials

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