Dementia, Mental Health & the Workplace
Alzheimer's Society guide for employers
Research has shown there is a link between dementia and mental health, with each condition significantly influencing the other.
The Alzheimer's Society report the numbers of employees with dementia is on the increase especially because people are working longer.
Recognising and addressing this interplay is essential for improving the quality of life for both employees suffering from dementia and employers.
The Alzheimer's Society has produced an informative guide covering
- Your legal responsibilities in relation to the protection of people with dementia
- Information about dementia, its symptoms and common issues faced by people with dementia
- Ideas to help you develop awareness of dementia in your workplace
- Tips to help you support a member of staff who is affected by dementia
- Examples covering a number of common workplace scenarios
- Making reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Sources of further advice and support