Recommended referrals post diagnosis

Effective interventions that seek to reduce decline and improve quality of life should be made available at all stages of the patients journey with the aim to manage physiological needs, simplify daily routines and address any communication, environmental and carer issues.

Information about the community services available and how to access them needs to be offered as soon as possible after diagnosis.

Provide information and facilitate timely referral to Alzheimer’s to support social inclusion and participation of carer and person living with dementia.