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1. www.ageuk.org.uk › services › in-your-areaDementia support services in your area - Age UK

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   Over 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia. Age UK offer community-based support services for people living with dementia and their carers.

2. www.alzheimers.org.uk › get-support › your-supportCommunity Support - for people with dementia | Alzheimer's ...

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   Our Community Support service can: assess your needs to see how we can support you to stay involved and active in your local community. link you up with a trained volunteer or Community Support Worker to help you continue with activities you might not feel confident enough to do on your own.

3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › dementiaDementia, social services and the NHS - NHS

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   Living with dementia can be challenging and stressful. But there is support available from the NHS and your local council to help you and your family. The support and care you may need is organised by the NHS and the adult social services department of your local council.

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5. www.nhs.uk › conditions › dementiaHelp and support for people with dementia - NHS

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   Find out where to get advice and support if you’re affected by dementia, including social services, online forums and dementia charities.

6. www.alzheimers.org.uk › get-involved › dementiaWhat is a dementia-friendly community? | Alzheimer's Society

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   Who can help make their community dementia-friendly? Everyone. From governments and local shops, to book clubs and churches, we all have a part to play in creating communities where people with dementia feel active, engaged and valued.

7. www.alzheimers.org.uk › get-support › help-dementiaGetting help and support as a carer | Alzheimer's Society

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   Local authorities including social services departments and health and social care professionals can help people with dementia and their carers. Your local authority may provide some or all of the following: homecare visits; adaptations to the home; day centres; respite care (sometimes called ‘replacement care’)

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   What support do I need if I have dementia?

   • Living with dementia can be challenging and stressful. But there is support available from the NHS and your local council to help you and your family. The support and care you may need is organised by the NHS and the adult social services department of your local council. Services provided by charities are also important.

   Dementia, social services and the NHS

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   Who can help with dementia?

   • There are a range of people and organisations you can turn to for face-to-face support, as well as options for using online services. Some of these include: GPs, staff at memory clinics and other health professionals, such as dementia specialist nurses and occupational therapists – these people can support and give you advice on medical issues.

   Getting help and support as a carer | Alzheimer's Society

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   Why are Dementia-Friendly Communities important?

   • Dementia-friendly communities are vital in helping people live well with dementia and remain a part of their community. Too many people affected by dementia feel society fails to understand the condition they live with, its impact or how to interact with them.

   What is a dementia-friendly community? | Alzheimer's Society

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   What role do people with dementia play in a community?

   • From governments and local shops, to book clubs and churches, we all have a part to play in creating communities where people with dementia feel active, engaged and valued. People affected by dementia have the most important role in any dementia-friendly community.

   What is a dementia-friendly community? | Alzheimer's Society

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   Do you need support if you care for someone with dementia?

   • Find out more about the different types of help and support available to you as a carer for someone with dementia. Our dementia advisers are here for you. When you are caring for someone with dementia you are likely to need support at some point. Carers who get less support are more likely to feel stressed and depressed.

   Getting help and support as a carer | Alzheimer's Society

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   Can a care home help a person with dementia?

   • As the symptoms of dementia will get worse over time, many people eventually require support in a care home. Depending on their needs, this could be a residential care home or a nursing home that offers services for people with dementia. If you've been caring for a partner or relative with dementia, this can be a difficult decision to take.

   Help and support for people with dementia - NHS

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9. www.nhs.uk › conditions › dementiaDementia care and support - NHS

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   Help and support for people with dementia. Dementia and care homes. Dementia, social services and the NHS. Dementia and managing money. Managing legal affairs for someone with dementia. Dementia Information Service.