If you're feeling forgetful or concerned about someone else's memory, it’s important to talk to a doctor. Memory problems can be caused by many things — not just dementia.
Your GP can:
Check for other causes like stress, medication, or physical health issues
Offer support and advice
Refer you to a memory clinic if needed
See your GP if memory problems are affecting everyday life.
If needed, your GP will refer you for further tests.
Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.
A video has been created to help people who are going through a dementia diagnosis. It hopes to educate people of the challenged faced by people who have been diagnosed with dementia. The video was created in partnership with Wakefield Dementia Support Services and Voices Together. You can view on the Alzheimer's Society YouTube here.
Contact your GP if you are worried about your diagnosis.
The NHS Dementia Guide provides information on dementia. It can help you understand the journey to getting a dementia diagnosis as well as living with the condition.
If you, or someone you know, is worried about becoming more forgetful, you should talk to your GP about the possibility of dementia.
Wakefield's Memory Service offers specialist assessments, diagnosis and treatment for memory problems.
Assessments will take place in your home, with a diagnosis and follow up visits being held at a clinic. Treatment provided is usually a prescription of an anti-dementia medication.
Carers Wakefield and District provide advice, information and support to unpaid carers. If you care for someone who has dementia, you can contact them to get advice and support.
The rapid access team acts as a single point of access for referrals to older people's services. It is available 365 days of the year.
Age UK are trained to identify the information that will best answer your questions.
This might be by sending you our advice guides or helping you to find local services run by Age UK in your area. If they can’t help, they will direct you to the best place to go for further support and advice.