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DISC (Dementia Information Service for Carers)
What does it do?
DISC can help by giving advice and information on a range of topics including:
Information about dementia such as what it is and its effects
Helping to find the right Care Services that can support you and the person you care for
Financial implications such as the cost of care and how to help someone manage their money, lasting power of attorney and decisions about care
Discussing your options with care homes, voluntary organisations, social and health care services
Your rights as a carer and your rights as a working carer
How to maintain family relationships with the person with dementia, how to communicate and enjoy your time together and how to keep their social life as active as possible.
Information about dementia such as what it is and its effects
Helping to find the right Care Services that can support you and the person you care for
Financial implications such as the cost of care and how to help someone manage their money, lasting power of attorney and decisions about care
Discussing your options with care homes, voluntary organisations, social and health care services
Your rights as a carer and your rights as a working carer
How to maintain family relationships with the person with dementia, how to communicate and enjoy your time together and how to keep their social life as active as possible.
Who it is for?
People caring for people with dementia
Where it is available?
Local service (Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby).
Classification(s):
Info last updated:
05/02/2017
Provider
6 Tom Brown Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3JT