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Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................... iii
Acknowledgements ........................................................................... iv
Instructions for Using this Educational Resource............................... v

Learning Outcomes........................................................................ vi
What is Dementia? .............................................................................1
What causes Dementia?.....................................................................1
What are some common signs and symptoms of dementia?............3
Younger-Onset Dementia – What and Why? .....................................7
Supporting People Living with Younger Onset Dementia to Live Well
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Biomedical Models vs. The Wellbeing Approach .............................11
The Seven Glasses of Wellbeing .......................................................14
1. Connectedness .........................................................................16

Family, Changes to Role within Family, support staff ..................17
Community ...................................................................................19
Sexuality and intimacy..................................................................20
Communication ............................................................................23
2. Identity .....................................................................................25
‘Top 5’ Strategy.............................................................................25
Communication ............................................................................27
Life Story Books ............................................................................27
3. Security .....................................................................................31

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