Dementia
Dementia is a common condition that affects about 800,000 people in the UK. Your risk of developing dementia increases as you get older, and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65.
Here are some resources which you may find helpful.
Will you be a Dementia Friend?
Tips on how to reduce the risk of developing dementia
- eat a healthy diet
- maintain a healthy weight
- exercise regularly
- don't drink too much alcohol
- stop smoking (if you smoke)
- make sure to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.
Free online cognitive function test - www.foodforthebrain.org
This free online cognitive function test has been developed for people over 50. The 20 minute quiz assesses a middle aged person's chance of suffering from the brain condition and gives advice on how to stay healthy and help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Your GP Practice should be able to advise about services and support local to you. You can also try our database of great local organisations which provide support www.yournorwich.org
Alzheimer’s Society - in Norfolk: provides information, support and guidance for people with dementia and their carers in Norfolk.
Info and Advice Line: 01603 763556 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. National Helpline and Website: 0300 222 1122 www.alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia UK: 0845 257 9406 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.dementiauk.org
Norfolk Carers Agency Partnership Helpline: 0808 808 9876 www.carersagencypartnership.org.uk
Age UK Norwich: Provides a wide range of support and advice, including the Marion Road Day Centre, open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01603 667944
Age UK Norfolk: www.ageuk.org.uk/norfolk Adviceline: 0300 500 1217
NHS Choices: www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dementia-guide
Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service: Provides books offering support and advice for people with dementia and their carers. A collection of reminiscence kits and packs are also available to borrow. Libraries also offer a selection of dementia information leaflets in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society. 0344 800 8020 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
pdf Alzheimer’s disease – a progressive journey (1.05 MB)
Planning for a future with dementia
pdf Dementia - the right care (1.07 MB)
pdf What happens following a diagnosis (1.06 MB)
pdf Types of dementia (1.04 MB)
How Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses can make a real difference: www.dementiauk.org/togetheragain
Living with dementia - http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/Livingwithdementia.aspx
‘Brain tour’: what is dementia? - http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/brain-tour-what-is-dementia.aspx
Early onset dementia - http://www.nhs.uk/video/pages/Earlyonsetdementia.aspx