DEMENTIA  AWARENESS

Our practices are dementia-friendly. This means:

• We have assessed our environment to ensure it is accessible and easy to navigate around as possible for all our patients - including those with a diagnosis of dementia.
• our staff are trained to be sensitive to the needs of all patients.
• we are able to make logical adjustments to assist with patient care, whenever possible.
• we consider the needs of all patients when introducing changes

• dementia doesn't have to stop sufferers doing the things they love.
  
• life doesn't end with a dementia diagnosis
• dementia can be scary - but there is plenty of help Patients and families do not have to face it alone.

ABOUT DEMENTIA

It's normal for your memory to be affected by stress, tiredness, certain illnesses and medicines. But if you're becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if you're over the age of 65, it's a good idea to talk to a GP about the early signs of dementia.

It's normal for your memory to be affected by stress, tiredness, certain illnesses and medicines. But if you're becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if you're over the age of 65, it's a good idea to talk to a GP about the early signs of dementia.

Memory loss (amnesia) can be annoying if it happens occasionally, but if it's affecting your daily life, or it's worrying you, or someone you know, you should get help from a GP.

Dementia is not only about memory loss. It can also affect the way you speak, think, feel and behave.

It's also important to remember that dementia is not a natural part of ageing.

Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. There are many different causes of dementia, and many different types. 

People often get confused about the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and, together with vascular dementia, makes up the majority of cases.

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ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

1 in 3 people born in the UK today will be diagnosed with dementia in their lifetime

Alzheimer’s Society provide information, advice and support to anyone affected by dementia. Whether you are worried about your memory, living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia we can support you.

We also have informal groups across the area for people affected by dementia and the Carers Information and Support Programme, which is specifically for carers – for more details about these please contact the local service

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DEMENTIA UK

The specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.

We are the specialist dementia nursing charity that is here for the whole family. Our nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.

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BUTTERFLIES

Whether you have dementia, or you care for someone who has dementia, we are here to help you and guide you through your journey.

Whether you have dementia, or you care for someone who has dementia, we are here to help you and guide you through your journey.

Dementia is progressive can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, and is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or vascular disease.

This can be a daunting time. In the UK, dementia affects more than 830,000 people and about 23 million people have a close friend or family member with dementia.

Butterflies, 3rd Floor, Stonefield House, 16-20 King Edward St, Hull HU1 3SS

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