Alzheimer's

Dementia is a term used to describe various different brain disorders, that have in common a loss of brain function that is usually progressive and eventually severe.

The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease.

Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech.

Alzheimer's Society (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
Find your local support service:
Alzheimer's Society

Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP)
Alzheimer's Society - CrISP

Alzheimer's Scotland
www.alzscot.org
Helpline: 0808 808 3000
Find your local support service:
Alzheimer's Society Scotland

Explaining dementia to children and young people (Alzheimer's Society)
Explaining dementia

Resources for Children and Young People (Dementia UK)
www.dementiauk.org/children-and-young-people

• Effect of coronavirus on people living with dementia (The Brain Charity)

Vaccines for coronavirus (COVID-19) (Alzheimer's Society)
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/coronavirus/vaccine-covid-19

Coronavirus: Questions and answers (Dementia UK)
www.dementiauk.org/get-support/coronavirus-covid-19/questions-and-answers

Should a person with dementia wear a face mask for coronavirus? (Alzheimer's Society)
www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/should-person-dementia-wear-face-mask-coronavirus

Coronavirus: Information for people affected by dementia (Alzheimer's Society)
Coronavirus: Information for people affected by dementia

Vaccines for coronavirus (COVID-19) (Alzheimer's Socity)
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/coronavirus/vaccine-covid-19

Alzheimer's disease (NHS website)
www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease

Your unforgettable friend: a dementia-friendly activity booklet brought to you by Puzzler and The People’s Friend

Publications in other languages (Alzheimer's Society)
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-and-factsheets/publications-other-languages

Living with a condition (The Brain Charity)

The library at The Brain Charity has a range of  resources on Alzheimer's and on a wide range of disability related issues.

Visit our library to read our copy of the Alzheimer's Society's booklet "Talking To Children About Your Illness".