How can we all unite against

dementia? WE ALL FEAR THE CONDITION, BUT HERE’S HOW ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OFFERS HOPE IN SO MANY WAYS AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Everye three minutes someone is diagnosed with dementia, and both they and their loved ones often don’t know where to turn as they are faced with a suddenly uncertain future. But the wealth of free practical support and advice available from Alzheimer’s Society can make a huge difference. Here’s what you can do:

Book A FROM A DEMENTIA ADVISER. THEY ARE TRAINED AND PAID FOR BY ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY, TO ADVISE ON HEALTH, COMMUNITY, HOUSING AND CARE SERVICES, AND HOW TO FIND A WAY THROUGH THE BEWILDERING MAZE (SEE BOX). A TO GET EXPERT ADVICE FROM THE NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE (0300 222 1122), WHICH OFFERS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. your

BY LOGGING INTO ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY’S ONLINE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FORUM

TALKING POINT (FORUM.ALZHEIMERS.ORG.UK).

SEARCH FOR A CURE

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY IS THE ONLY CHARITY FUNDING RESEARCH INTO CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, AS WELL AS NEW TREATMENTS, AND IT IS HOPED, ULTIMATELY, A CURE. THE CHARITY RECENTLY INVESTED £50 MILLION IN THE DEMENTIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, ALONGSIDE ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK AND THE MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL. TO FIND OUT HOW TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS VITAL WORK, VISIT EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING ON ALZHEIMERS.ORG.UK

BECOME A DEMENTIA FRIEND

YOU CAN JOIN THE DEMENTIA MOVEMENT AND HELP TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA BY BECOMING A DEMENTIA FRIEND TODAY – VISIT DEMENTIAFRIENDS.ORG.UK