{"id":4765,"date":"2023-08-08T07:16:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T07:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/?page_id=4765"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:20:43","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/about-us\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What we do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>But for thousands of families, living with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/about-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/\">dementia<\/a> can mean fear and confusion, not only for the person with dementia, but also for the people caring for them and their wider family and friends. Every day and every moment can throw up new and complex challenges; trying to support someone with dementia can be exhausting and overwhelming. It is easy for family carers to become isolated as they put their own lives on hold to take on a role that can push them to breaking point.<\/p>\n<p>But there is a lifeline. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family, working towards a day where no one has to face dementia alone. Our specialist nurses, known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/how-we-can-support-you\/what-is-an-admiral-nurse\/\">Admiral Nurses<\/a>, provide life-changing advice and support, to anyone affected by dementia, whenever it is needed.<\/p>\n<p>Dementia is a complex condition, unique to every individual and their family. Our Admiral Nurses understand this: they provide tailored, practical support to thousands of families every year, offering them reassurance, understanding and a listening ear that helps them feel more in control. 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