Dementia support

As age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, increasing life expectancy is the driving force behind this projected rise. Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be devastating for the person and their family and friends. It is important that, at this time, the person diagnosed receives appropriate and timely information, care, and support to ensure that they and their carers can live as fulfilling lives as possible and prepare for the future.

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases or conditions. Symptoms may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, or language. Worcestershire County Council dementia support pages have lots of information on support groups for people with dementia, including young onset dementia. Age UK Wyvern runs Dementia Wellbeing support services throughout Worcestershire.

Living well with dementia

If you have been diagnosed with dementia or are caring for somebody with the condition, there is information available from the NHS about living well with dementia.

Dementia Connect, Alzheimer's Society's dementia support service, is free, easy to access, and puts you in touch with the right support. From local help to phone and online advice.

The Alzheimer’s Society also has a range of introductory help sheets about dementia topics, as well as more detailed fact sheets and publications. 

For people in Wyre Forest who are living with dementia, as well as their carers, family and friends, there are regular activities, information sessions and Dementia café events.

Become a dementia friend

Dementia Friends has information on how to become a dementia friend, volunteer as a champion, or get your organisation involved.

Dementia Friendly Communities

The Alzheimer's Society dementia-friendly programme encourages everyone to share the responsibility to help people living with dementia to feel understood, supported, and able to contribute in their community.