Dementia

This booklet is for people who:

• have been diagnosed with dementia
• may be going through assessment for dementia
• are family members, friends, unpaid carers and care partners who are caring now, or could be caring in the future, for a person who has been diagnosed with dementia.

It applies to adults living with dementia, including those with young onset dementia. 

This booklet shares recommendations from a clinical guideline produced by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) about dementia. The clinical guideline is based on what we know from current medical research. It also gives advice based on the opinion of healthcare professionals who are trained on how best to manage your care.

If you would like to order copies of the patient booklet, please email sign@sign.ac.uk

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