Do you know someone who is affected by dementia?

There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This will soar to 2 million by 2051.

 

The Alzheimer’s Society works to improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia offering advice and support to those with dementia, their carers and healthcare professionals.

The Wirral Branch of Alzheimer’s Society is based in Wallasey and offer support via the following: 

 

• Caring at home course – five week courses for carers offering support and information regarding dementia care, legal issues and benefit advice

• Dementia cafe - Drop-in dementia cafés at five locations across Wirral, offering support and information in a relaxed informal setting

• Newsletter - with information about dementia issues and local services, as well as branch information.

• Outings and daytrips

• Various information and advice packs

• Dementia care training, at various locations

• A Walking Group which meets once a month, to go on short walks

• A website providing comprehensive information and advice regarding all aspects of dementia. 

 

Healthcare professionals can refer to the branch or patients/carers can contact them directly by tel: 0151 630 5206 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Find out more about dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society by visiting their website www.alzheimers.org.uk.

 

Last Updated: Monday, 19 February 2018 14:55