For instance, a family member could describe things that typically worry the dementia patient and preferences such as whether or not they like their food cut up.
This could effectively complement an Alzheimer's alert bracelet, which allows dementia patients to carry relevant data wherever they go.
Broadcaster Angela Rippon, whose mother suffered from Alzheimer's, believes it is essential to provide doctors with up to date information.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, she said it could prove very useful for student nurses, as they do not get any specific training in looking after dementia patients.
'Most of them haven't had any experience of it and don't recognise it, let alone know how to deal with it,' Rippon commented.
While a booklet of this nature may prove useful in a hospital or care home, it does not negate the need to wear a medical alert bracelet.
By having a piece of medical jewellery located near a pulse point, medics will instantly find out about any health issues should a person ever need emergency treatment.
According to the NHS, about 570,000 people in England are currently living with dementia.
This could effectively complement an Alzheimer's alert bracelet, which allows dementia patients to carry relevant data wherever they go.
Broadcaster Angela Rippon, whose mother suffered from Alzheimer's, believes it is essential to provide doctors with up to date information.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, she said it could prove very useful for student nurses, as they do not get any specific training in looking after dementia patients.
'Most of them haven't had any experience of it and don't recognise it, let alone know how to deal with it,' Rippon commented.
While a booklet of this nature may prove useful in a hospital or care home, it does not negate the need to wear a medical alert bracelet.
By having a piece of medical jewellery located near a pulse point, medics will instantly find out about any health issues should a person ever need emergency treatment.
According to the NHS, about 570,000 people in England are currently living with dementia.
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