Understanding the Needs of People With Rare Dementias and Recommendations for Improving Post-diagnostic Care: ‘There Is No Such Thing as One Size Fits All’
Abstract:People with rare dementias such as Lewy Body dementia show different symptoms to those with Alzheimer’s dementia. Due to the large proportion of people with Alzheimer’s dementia, most services are designed to support their needs and often neglect those of people with rarer dementias. The aim of this study was to understand the needs of people with rare dementias and their families to develop targeted support. Two care professional focus groups were held in the North West of England. Focus groups lasted up to 6… Show more
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