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Dementia Friendly Community
A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming – and it may feel like everything has changed. But from understanding symptoms to finding the right care and support, our information can help you through.
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A dementia friendly home
The design and layout of your home can have a big impact on your day-to-day life. Here are some tips for making your home more dementia friendly.
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Getting care and support
Information about the care and support available if you're living with dementia, or caring for someone.
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Living well with dementia
Having dementia doesn’t mean life stops being enjoyable. By taking steps to help yourself manage early on, it’s possible to live comfortably for many years.
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Planning for the future
Thinking about the future can be scary, but you might want to be sure your dementia won’t prevent you from having input on how your affairs are dealt with.
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Caring and dementia
Caring for someone living with dementia can be a demanding job, but there is lots of support available to carers of dementia patients, both financially and emotionally.
Age UK Plymouth is committed to supporting those over 50 living with Dementia in the City of Plymouth. We provide services, support and deliver awareness training to build a dementia friendly community.
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Dementia Day Centre
For those with memory loss or dementia we provide a specialist day care service providing meaningful, varied and personlised activities.
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Dementia Awareness Training
Supporting groups and organisations achieve their commitment to dementia awareness with free training and information.
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Forget Me Nots
Brand new to Age UK Plymouth, Forget Me Nots, a 15 week programme, designed for those living with mild to moderate dementia to enjoy.
