People with dementia can live for a very long time. Their health gradually declines over time as they become more advanced in their illness and frailer. Along with medical problems, they might also have psychological, social and spiritual needs which should be addressed.

• Resources

• Kotecha A, Phelps K. Support for people with dementia. InnovAiT 2019; 12(12): 706–712.

• Dementia overview / management: Dementia (NHS Choices), Dementia (CKS), Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BMJ, 2015)

• Alzheimer's disease: Alzheimer's disease (NHS Choices), Dementia Friends (Alzheimers Society)

• Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) (NHS Choices)

• Vascular dementia: Vascular dementia (NHS Choices)

• Resources: Alzheimer's Society Cognitive Assessment Toolkit (Alzheimer's Society)