Our Services
Admiral nursing
Living with dementia can be challenging and confusing. The person with the diagnosis might be worried about what they may have to face in the future. And the people around them might be unsure how best to support them and where to turn for help.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who are supported and developed by Dementia UK. They provide life-changing support for families affected by all kinds of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. They help to prevent or manage complex issues.
They can give tailored health advice and emotional support and help build links with other health and care professionals. For many families, they can be a lifeline.
At Royal Bolton Hospital, a small team is available to help and support families facing dementia.
If you need to make contact with the Admiral Nurse please ask a member of staff on the ward or department you’re visiting to make an appointment.
Specialist Admiral Nurses have the skills, knowledge and experience to talk about:
- practical tips and advice on caring for a loved one with dementia
- coping strategies for families who are finding caring difficult
- feelings of loss and grief
- work/life balance when caring for someone
- coping with complex issues such as false beliefs, distressed behaviour, and family conflict
- managing changes in personality and behaviour
- strategies to improve the carer’s mental and physical wellbeing
- signposting to other local and national dementia support services
- planning for the future and decision-making
- transition into a nursing or residential home
- support during and after a stay in hospital
- identifying risk and keeping the person with dementia safe
Every family living with dementia has its own unique circumstances. Admiral Nurses take the time to truly listen to each family’s situation, and suggest methods to deal with symptoms and coping strategies for the challenges dementia can bring.
If you have questions or concerns about dementia, you can also speak to an Admiral Nurse on Dementia UK’s national Helpline. Call 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org.
The Helpline is open seven days a week, Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm.
Alternatively, you can visit dementiauk.org/closer-to-home to book a phone or video appointment with an Admiral Nurse at a time that suits you.
You can also find advice and information about dementia, symptoms and coping strategies at dementiauk.org along with a wide range of information leaflets dementiauk.org/get-support/resources/our-leaflets/
