Dementia
What is Dementia?
Dementia describes the effects of certain conditions and diseases on a person’s mental ability, personality and behaviour. People with dementia commonly experience problems with memory and the skills needed to carry out everyday activities. There are many different types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. About 500,000 people in England have dementia and although it can occur at any age, it's more common in older people. One in 20 people over 65 has dementia.
Dementia usually gets worse slowly, often over many years, and may mean that the person affected no longer lives independently. This affects both people who develop dementia and the people who care for them. It can shorten people’s lives and is an important cause of disability. There are currently no treatments that can cure or stop the progression of most forms of dementia. Medication and other treatments can improve symptoms in some people, and you and your family can get the help and support you need to live with dementia.
Local support and Information
St Anne's Community ServicesProvider of small community based residential and nursing homes and supported living schemes for people with a learning disability. Also residential and supported housing schemes for people who may have mental health problems or who are homeless, volunteer befriending scheme for people with mental health problems, respite befriending scheme for carers of people with mental health problems, and supported living. Open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 4.40pm.Website: www.st-annes.org.uk Andrew Lees, Edgerton Villa, 22 Edgerton Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD3 3AD Tel: 01484 428955 Fax: 01484 428967 Groups for Older People with some form of DementiaProvides activities and lunch to enable carers to take a break. The group is targeted at older people who have been confused or suffer from some degree of dementia and helps them to remain independent. Meetings are held in Ravensthorpe and at Sundale House, Huddersfield. By referral from Social Services or a GP. Also private places are also available via self referral - charges apply. From 9am to 4pm on various days. Please ring for details.Age Concern Kirklees, Sundale House, 44 Keldregate, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1SY Tel: 01484 559935 Fax: 01484 542146 | Alzheimer's SocietyAlzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many of our 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with dementia themselves, and their experiences help to inform our work.Dementia CentreThe Dementia Centre is designed to supply information on dementia including news, training forums, chatrooms, downloads, memory games, telephone support and a dementia cafe for people with dementia, their carers and health professionals. Kirklees Council - Useful links
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