An early diagnosis is hugely important as it enables people with dementia to understand their condition, access treatments that could help relieve their symptoms and gives them time to plan for the future. Support following the diagnosis is also vital if people with dementia and their carers are to have the best quality of life possible.’
Dementia is a term used to describe various different brain disorders that have in common a loss of brain function that is usually progressive and eventually severe.
There are many types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
LOCAL OFFICE & MORE INFO:
Gloucester Office; Alzheimer’s Society
Agriculture House, Greville Close
Sandhurst Lane
Gloucester GL2 9RG
Tel: 01452 525222
Email: Gloucestershire@alzheimers.org.uk
website: http://alzheimers.org.uk/
ALSO
Talking Point is an online support and discussion forum, for anyone affected by dementia. It’s a place to ask for advice, share information, join in discussions and – most of all – feel supported.
http://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/forum.php
