10 Tips for Working with a Person with Dementia

• Treat the person with dementia with dignity and respect
• Recognise they may need a little longer to think things over
• Let the person’s carer know about Carers Link
• Promote person-centred care within your organisation
• Keep up to Date
• Make contact with the East Dunbartonshire Dementia Network
• Understand the role of Independent Advocacy
• Communicate Well with a person with dementia
• Help to promote a Dementia Friendly Community in East Dunbartonshire
• Find out what’s available for people with dementia in your local area by looking at the Access Community Support section of this website