Information booklets Guides for Health Care Professionals and Family Caregivers Dementia with Lewy Bodies The Brain, Brain Health and Dementia: A Short Guide This booklet provides insights into Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). DLB is a progressive illness because symptoms get worse over time. The booklet covers areas such as symptoms, progression, treatment and tips for living well with DLBClick to download Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer’s disease is the main cause of dementia. The word dementia describes a number of symptoms that may include memory loss and changes in mood or behaviour. They may also include difficulties with thinking, language and problem-solving.Click to Download(PDF 584KB) Pills, Bills and Wills Pills, Bills and Wills Helpful information following a diagnosis of Dementia. Medications for memory loss and lifestyle advice.Enduring Power of Attorney and tips around managing personal finances.Click to Download PDF Mild Cognitive Impairment Mild Cognitive Impairment This booklet is to help people who find their memory is not what it used to be beyond what is normal for a persons’ age and education level. It will also explain what mild cognitive impairment is, changes that may happen and what you can do to live with it and have a full life.Click to Download Vascular Dementia Vascular dementia Damage to the brain can also be caused by a stroke. A stroke is caused by a blocked artery or a leaking or burst blood vessel. If the brain damage caused by these vascular problems is severe enough, it can affect how you function in daily life. This is known as vascular dementia.Click to Download(PDF 584KB) The Brain, Brain Health and Dementia: A Short Guide The Brain, Brain Health and Dementia: A Short Guide This dementia awareness booklet provides an opportunity for young people to learn about the brain, memory, brain health and dementia.Click to Download Sleeping Sleeping Click to Download (PDF 937 KB) Hallucinations Hallucinations Click to Download (PDF 1 MB) Understanding Change Understanding Change Click to Download (PDF 2.1 MB) Agitation and Frustration Agitation and Frustration Click to Download(PDF 584KB) Coping with the Early Stages of Dementia Coping with the Early Stages of Dementia A Guide for People Worried about Memory and Cognitive Problems or those recently Diagnosed with DementiaClick to Download PDF (316k) Specialist Care Units for People with Dementia In Ireland Specialist Care Units for People with Dementia In Ireland A Guide for Family Caregivers and Health Service ProfessionalsClick to Download PDF (721k) Dementia and Intimate Relationships Dementia and Intimate Relationships Click to Download (PDF 1.6 MB) Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Cognitive Impairment and Dementia A Practical Home Guide to Daily Living for Family MembersClick to Download Supporting the Person with Dementia in Hospital Supporting the Person with Dementia in Hospital Practical information and advice to all staff working in clinical settings caring for people who have a cognitive impairment, dementia or delirium.Click to Download Life for Caregivers after Placing a Relative in a Nursing Home Life for Caregivers after Placing a Relative in a Nursing Home Click to Download (PDF 1.1 MB) Memory Clinics in Ireland Memory Clinics in Ireland Click to Download (PDF 850k)