Assessment and support for carers

Assessment and support for carers

1. Assessment

   • Assess the carers subjective experience
   • Explore their level of understanding
   • Impact on their relatinship
   • Finances
   • Physical and Mental state
   • Previous relationship with dependent prior to the onset of symptoms

2. Support

   • Counselling
   • Provision of information and education
   • Packages of care
     • Home help
     • Meals on weels
     • Respite care
     • Day centre
     • Multidisciplinary team approach
       • O.T
         • Assess home environment
       • Social work
         • Finances/ benefits
       • District Nurse
         • Physical health
       • CPN
         • Person with dementia and carers