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If you or someone close to you is worried about memory loss, confusion, language difficulties or behaviour changes or is living with dementia, find advice and support from the NHS and other organisations across the city.
What is dementia
The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour.
Different types of dementia can affect people differently. However, there are some common early symptoms which include:
memory loss
difficulty concentrating
finding it hard to carry out familiar daily tasks
struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word
If you or a loved one are worried about memory loss, confusion or language difficulties or behaviour changes, speak to your GP. There can be reasons other than dementia that cause these symptoms. Your GP can arrange tests to help rule out other causes.
If your GP thinks you have dementia, they may refer you to the Memory Assessment Service. The Memory Assessment Service can do memory tests, make a diagnosis and give ongoing support and information. If you are referred to the Memory Assessment Service you will receive a named Memory Support Worker to support you throughout your journey.
There are benefits in receiving a diagnosis of dementia, as it enables access to treatment and support that would otherwise be unavailable.
With the right help and support, many people can live well with dementia.
If you have dementia your named Memory Support Worker will support and connect you and your loved ones to services, including peer support groups that provide support, information and friendship. Your Memory Support Worker will develop your Care Plan in partnership with you.
There are local services for people with dementia and their loved ones.
You can:
get support from Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia advisers who can support you before, during and after diagnosis by phone or face to face, as well as connect you to a range of local services
Send an email to publichealth@brighton-hove.gov.uk, to order our booklet called Brighton & Hove Care Journey, which provides information on local dementia care services.
More information
There are a number of resources that can make it easier to get support when you are out in the community and to help you maintain your independence.
Alzheimer’s Society Help cards are a free tool for people with memory problems and dementia. You can write your name and what you need support with on the card and show it to someone if you need support.
Helping Hand is an assistance card scheme providing bus users with a way to discreetly and directly advise of any assistance you may require.
'This is me' is a simple leaflet for anyone living with dementia or experiencing delirium or other communication difficulties. This tool records important details about you such as a your cultural and family background and preferences and routines to enable professionals to better understand you and tailor your care.
The Herbert Protocol is a form that your or your loved one can fill in. It contains a list of information to help the police if you go missing.