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Evidence Briefing - The importance of timely support after a diagnosis of dementia

Cheston, Richard; Guss, Reinhard

Authors

Reinhard Guss



Abstract

Diagnosis without support may not be beneficial, and in some respects may be harmful. This is because earlier diagnosis provides more opportunity for people to adjust, resulting in prolonged independence. However, many people affected by dementia report that after being given a diagnosis they received little support, if any.
• Good post-diagnostic support services are often the key to living well with dementia.
• Adjustment to diagnosis is complex and is an important stage in offering help to living well with the condition.
• Equitable access to specialist post-diagnostic support is important.
• There are many evidence–based psychosocial treatments available for people living with dementia

Citation

Cheston, R., & Guss, R. (2019). Evidence Briefing - The importance of timely support after a diagnosis of dementia. British Psychological Society

Other Type Other
Online Publication Date Jan 18, 2019
Publication Date Jan 18, 2019
Deposit Date Jan 14, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Pages 4
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6986379