Dementia

Contents

1. Overview
2. Support available

Overview

Dementia is caused by different diseases that damage the brain.

Dementia symptoms may be mild at first, but they can get worse over time and include:

• memory loss
• confusion and needing help with daily tasks
• problems with speaking and understanding
• changes in behaviour

There are many types of dementia but Alzheimer's disease is the most common.

Support available

With a diagnosis of dementia, it can be a challenging time, and it's hard to know where to look for help.

When you or a family member has been diagnosed with dementia, you're likely to have questions about the future and the sort of help and support available to you.

Below are some of the main sources of support that are available to help you and your family.

The Let's Talk Team can also provide up-to-date information, support, and advice, or for further information see NHS: Dementia.

The Herbert Protocol

This is a form that includes important information that can be given to emergency services if someone with dementia goes missing. 

For more details, and to complete / update a form, see The Herbert Protocol.