Living with dementia www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/video-player.asp?v=living-with-dementia Judy: “I know who I am. I’m the same, I’m exactly the same – it’s still me….. I used to have fun.” This brutally honest film reminds us that although dementia causes the loss of some abilities, people’s feelings remain intact. Four people with dementia talk about their emotions: fear, guilt, embarrassment, isolation, powerlessness. In the film they give a deeply moving and personal insight into an often overlooked aspect of the condition. And it shows what differences can be made when there’s a supportive relationship with the person involved in dementia care. Key messages for practice 1. People living with dementia can still be alert and aware of their condition 2. It is important to know the person with advancing dementia as an individual and support them to maintain their own identity 3. Although dementia causes the loss of some abilities, people's feelings remain intact; it is essential to empathise with people's emotions 4. Caring and supportive relationships help people to cope with the difficult experience of living with advancing dementia. What is the video about? This brutally honest film reminds us that although dementia causes the loss of some abilities, people's feelings remain intact. The people in this film talk about their emotions: fear, guilt, embarrassment, isolation and powerless. They give a deeply moving and personal insight into an often overlooked aspect of the condition. The film shows how supportive relationships with families, friends and professional carers can play a key role in supporting people with dementia. The film is a powerful reminder of the importance of getting to know the person with advancing dementia as an individual and to help support them to maintain their own identity. Who will find this useful? Care staff, social workers, care managers, carers, community nurses, occupational therapists, nursing staff, people with dementia, people who use services, employers, trainers, families, friends and neighbours.

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