Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week – 13th – 17th May

What is it?

This is an annual campaign which brings communities together from across the country under a unified theme to take action on dementia.

The aim is to raise awareness to support those affected by this condition. If you, or someone you know is impacted by dementia, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get involved.

Did you know that there is a Dementia checklist, which can help to spot the early signs of dementia? The Alzheimer’s Society are keen to raise awareness of early dementia diagnosis, and this checklist is a great starting point when seeking advice from GP’s or Healthcare Professionals.

Why use the checklist?

💙 Allows members to accurately log behaviours.

💙 Helps to avoid the uncomfortable situation in front of a HealthCare Professional, where a family member is reporting what is actually going on, but the person with dementia isn’t aware, which may cause tension and upset.

💙Helps to indicate the severity of the condition, so that the individual can be referred for treatment as soon as possible.

Click here to visit the Dementia Checklist : Checklist for dementia symptoms | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)