FIRST STEPS
Support
You are possibly here because a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, this can be an overwhelming time, rest assured we are here to assist you, providing information to help you understand and get the support you need.
Talk to someone, on the Alzheimer’s Support Line call 0333 150 3456
Should you have concerns about your memory visit: Managing Memory Together
Age UK have some very helpful information at: Dementia, Diagnosis and Memory Support
Look after yourself
We understand that looking after a loved one will take time and energy, as individual volunteers we are or have been carers ourselves so we do understand.
Right now you may be prioritising finding information and assistance for your family member or friend, this can be exhausting and a bit of a mind field!
We have sourced resources to help you stay in shape and energised so that you can offer the best love and support in this situation as it is important that you take care of yourself too.
It’s important to remember that it’s OK to not be OK and to be kind to yourself too.
Useful links from this page
Support for you as a carer
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provide a number of services for our Carers which are all free of charge. You can request support at any time and once you have registered with us you can have as little or as much contact with us as you would like to.
We offer a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, we will work with you to identify how we can support you. We are here for you when you need us and can act as a listening ear when you need one.
To find out more, call our Triage Team on 0300 111 9000
We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8.00am – 8.00pm.
Communities across Gloucestershire are becoming more dementia-friendly, showing their support so that people living with dementia remain active members of their community.
This booklet offers some tips and information as well as links to support and advice for those living with dementia in Gloucestershire, their families, friends and the communities they live in.
We are very grateful to dementia campaigner Norman ‘Norrms’ McNamara for sharing his personal experiences in writing these tips. Norrms was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 50.
Which diseases cause dementia? How do they affect the brain? What symptoms do they lead to? Voiced by Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, this short introduction explains the essentials of a condition affecting 850,000 people across the UK today.