Dementia
Assessment and diagnosis is crucial is helping to understand what options may be best for an individual person. The Alzheimer鈥檚 Society has a range of helpful booklets for people who are worried about their memory, which can be found at聽
In general, the options available will be greater, the earlier a diagnosis is made. This is because someone with more advanced dementia may have difficulty adapting to a new environment.
If you find it difficult to locate specialist accommodation for elderly people with dementia in our ‘Search for’ section, please do not hesitate to contact our聽.
For more information on the choice of housing or care homes for people who have Alzheimers or another form dementia, please read聽.
The Alzheimer鈥檚 Society has a range of materials for people who are worried about their memory, which can be found at .
If you are concerned about someone who is confused or forgetful and not always able to make their own decisions, please read聽
For specialist advice on dementia, contact:
Alzheimer鈥檚 Society
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
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Information on all forms of dementia and a range of factsheets.
Provision of local services in many areas.
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)
Helpline: 0300 999 0004
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Information on aids and adaptations for people with disabilities, including assistive technology.
Assistive Technology and how to obtain it
DLF ‘Living made easy’ website:
Dementia UK 鈥� Admiral Nursing Direct helpline
Helpline: 0800 888 6678
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Admiral Nurses are specialised nurses who provide advice and support for carers of people who have dementia.