Knowing that Dementia is not a natural part of ageing - Dementia is caused by disease of the brain. Dementia isn't just about losing your memory, there's still more to a person who is living with dementia. So please don't dismiss relatives, friends, colleagues who may now be living with dementia, life can still be full and lived well.
What can we do?
Be more patient in a queue if someone appears to be confused or disorientated
Visit relatives, friends, colleagues - for support - comfort - social interaction - help maintain skills
Check out www.alzheimers.co.uk for heaps of information
Become a Dementia Friend
Pledge to do something to help - even just being more patient with someone
email me, Gillian gmhesketh@yahoo.co.uk for further information or to arrange a Dementia Friends Information Chat-around.
[North West UK areas]
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