Changing Relationships

In this book we look at how a diagnosis of dementia can change relationships within families.

By the end of this topic you will have had an opportunity to:

  • explore the impact dementia has on changing relationships within families
  • identify positive ways of promoting and maintaining relationships
  • discuss how to respond confidently to issues that arise within families and ways to support each other 

First though, we will look at a short video examining the impact of dementia on families

1. Introduction to Changing Relationships

In this book, we look at how a diagnosis of dementia can change relationships within families.

By the end of this topic you will have had an opportunity to:

  • explore the impact dementia has on changing relationships within families
  • identify positive ways of promoting and maintaining relationships
  • discuss how to respond confidently to issues that arise within families and ways to support each other 

You will need around 70 minutes to go through the resources and activities in this section of the course.

Participating in the forums will take additional time.

To start with, let's look at the concept of 'cognitive impairment'.