Dementia Awareness

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including
memory loss, confusion, mood changes and difficulty with day-to-day
tasks. There are many causes of dementia, with Alzheimer’s the most
common. The Alzheimers Research UK website
provides specific information about common causes of dementia, along
with more general information. It does not replace any advice given by
doctors, nurses or pharmacists, but aims to give background information
which we hope you find helpful.

The Alzheimers Society

The Alzheimers Society website
has lots of information including an A to Z of dementia which gives you
bite-size information on a variety of dementia-related topics, and also
shows you where to find more detailed information. They also have a support line available through which you can access personalised information, support and advice.

NHS

If you’re becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if
you’re over the age of 65, it may be a good idea to talk to your GP
about the early signs of dementia. As you get older, you may find that
memory loss becomes a problem. It’s normal for your memory to be
affected by age, stress, tiredness, or certain illnesses and
medications. This can be annoying if it happens occasionally, but if
it’s affecting your daily life or is worrying you or someone you know,
you should seek help from your GP. Click here for more information from NHS.

Dementia UK

Give free confidential advice and support on any aspect of dementia care
with a wealth of resources available on their website. Staffed
exclusively by Admiral Nurses, they can give you specialist practical
and emotional support if you’re dealing with a diagnosis, worried about
your memory or the memory of a loved one, or if you are a professional
carer for a person with dementia. Visit: www.dementiauk.org for more information