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.