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Demena and Memory Loss
Dementia and Memory Loss
Dementia and Memory Loss
If you are concerned about someone who is becoming
forgetful or confused it is important that you discuss your
concerns with the person’s doctor. Becoming forgetful or
confused does not necessarily mean that a person is
developing dementia - it can also be a symptom of other
illnesses eg. stress, depression or an infection. Your GP
can carry out a ‘mini-mental test’ to see if dementia is a
likely cause. The GP, if appropriate, may refer the person
to a specialist consultant for assessment/diagnosis. There
are several drugs which can be used in some cases to
slow down various types of dementia and improve the
symptoms, so early diagnosis is important. It is also
important to find out which kind of dementia the person
has; this is often done by a brain scan.
What is Dementia
Dementia is a term relating to a number of different
conditions where the person experiences a decline in their
ability to think, reason and remember. The most common
dementia is Alzheimer’s disease but people can also have
vascular or multi-infarct dementia, which is caused by a
series of small strokes in the brain.
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There are also rarer conditions such as Pick’s disease,
Lewy body dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, and
alcohol-related dementia. These may have similar
symptoms but different treatments, especially in the early
stages. There are a number of services that may be
helpful.
Social Services
Social Services can provide help in the home, eg. with
personal care and meals, day care and residential care,
both short and long term. There are specialist Social
Services day centres and residential respite for people with
advanced dementia. These services can be accessed via
Initial Assessment Team on 0161 912 5199.
The Initial Assessment Team can arrange for a social
worker to visit and assess the situation to find out what
services are required. You may be asked to contribute
towards the cost of any service provided and a financial
assessment is carried out to decide how much you will be
charged.
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Age UK Trafford Day Support
Address: 20a Station Road, Urmston,
Manchester, M41 9JN.
Tel: 0161 746 9754
website: www.ageuk.org.uk/trafford
Community Based Dementia Day Support
Age UK Trafford provides day support for people with
dementia on a local basis, close to their home and in
accessible community based buildings. They concentrate
on groups of no more than twelve people so they are able
to give high quality one to one support and respite breaks
for carers. Activities take place indoor and outdoors and
range from puzzles, quizzes, gardening to Indoor bowls,
armchair aerobics and short golf.
Access to these services is by referral directly from social
services.
The groups are run in the following locations:
Vine Court Monday
(Lacy Street, Stretford, M32 8NJ)
Newhaven Monday/Thursday
(10 Tulip Drive, Timperley, WA15 6LP)
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Ormeston Lodge Tuesday
(Eesbrook, Queens Road, Urmston, M41 1JN)
Heightside Tuesday
(Edenhurst Drive , Timperley, WA15 7AU)
Grafton Court Mon-Fri
(Old Trafford, )M15 4AQ
High Lee House Wednesday
(69 Broad Road, Sale, M33 2HL)
Clyne Court Wednesday
(Adlington Drive, Stretford, M32 0RR)
Kempton Court Thursday
(Kempton Avenue, Sale, M33 4GU)
Marlfield Court Friday
(Woodsend Road South, Flixton, M41 6QB)
Mersey Court Friday
(Dane Road, Sale, M33 2NL)
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Passion for Life Day Support
Tel: 0161 746 9754
For all over 50’s including people with dementia.
Age UK do not charge for dementia day support, this is
done via Trafford Council, Age UK make a nominal charge
of £1 per day for refreshments, users bring their own
packed lunch. The passion for life day support is also
accessed via Trafford Council through a personal budget,
or by individuals on a private basis. The charge for generic
day support is £36 per day (£40 if you require our
transport), a light breakfast and lunch can be provided at
an additional charge of £3 per day.
Dementia Advisor Support
Tel: 0161 746 3944
Email: [email protected]
Dementia Advisors support people with dementia and their
carers by offering advice, information, emotional support,
and training. There are two activities hubs; one in Urmston
Conservative Club on the first Tuesday of every month,
1.30-3.30pm and one in Hale Library the third Monday of
every month 1.30-3.30pm. They also have a floating
carers only group—dates and venues are provided in the
free newsletter you can subscribe to by calling the above
number.
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Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) consists of social
workers, occupational therapists, community psychiatric
nurses and support workers. Referrals to this service can
be made via your GP. These professionals may be able to
help you overcome specific difficulties that you need advice
on such as equipment, sleeping, behaviour problems or
medication. In certain circumstances, support workers can
be provided to assist people with dementia to access
community recreation and social activities.
Alzheimer’s Society Trafford and Salford Branch
85-89 Dunham House, Cross Street, Sale, M33 7HH.
Tel: 0161 962 4769
Email: [email protected]
National Dementia Helpline: 0300 222 1122
Alzheimer’s Society provide Carers Support Groups, Cafes
and Meeting groups, Vibrant Voices Choir and Provision of
Information and Advice over the phone. They also provide
awareness talks for community groups at request. They
also provide a befriending service within the Trafford area.
There are support groups for carers of people who are
confused and forgetful, whether or not they have formal
diagnosis of dementia.
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The following groups provide practical and emotional
support for carers and people living with dementia
The Vibrant Voices Choir is for anyone living with
dementia, their family, friends and carers. Alzheimer's
Society staff are there for information and advice.
They sing a wide selection of songs and accompanied
by a pianist.
It is held at the Ground Floor of The Cinnamon Club,
The Firs, Altrincham, WA14 2TQ every Wednesday
2.00-4.00pm.
The choir costs £3 per person, which includes the tea
and cakes in the first hour.
The Singing for the brain for people in the early to
moderate stages of dementia and their carers and
family. It uses singing to bring people together in a
friendly and stimulating social environment.
It is held at St Johns Centre, St Johns Road, Old
Trafford, M16 7GX on Friday’s 1.00-3.00pm
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African Caribbean Care Group For The Elderly
Address: Claremont Resource Centre, Rolls Crescent,
Manchester, M15 5FS.
Tel: 0161 226 6334
Fax: 0161 232 1548
Principal services offered by the African Caribbean Care
Group include:
Day Care
Luncheon Club
Meals on Wheels
Community Outreach
Transport
Health Education Promotion
Carer Support
Arts And Crafts
National Helpline: 0845 257 9406. Lines open Tuesdays
10.00am-4.00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.00pm-
9.00pm.
Admiral Nursing Direct
Website: www.fordementia.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Specialist nurses trained to give advice and support for
carers or people with dementia.
Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group (FTDSG)
Website: www.ftdsg.org.uk
Tel: 0161 716 4505
Email: [email protected]
The ftdsg (formally the pdsg) puts people in touch with
people who understand dementia and the burden and
problems this can have on carers and family members. The
main aim of the ftdsg is to provide information and support
to carers. The group meets several times a year in the UK
and holds an annual seminar for professionals and carers.
They also publish a newsletter written by carers and
professionals which is available via the website.
Later Life Living
Address: Norbrook Youth Club, Borderley Walk,
Northern Moor, M23 0AR.
Tel: 07731795418
Website: www.laterlifeliving.co.uk
This service caters for the older person with or without
dementia. It offers varied activities aimed at promoting and
supporting independence and individuality. They also offer
‘Emergency respite day care’ Open Monday to Friday plus
all bank holidays except Christmas day and boxing day
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The cost of a full day is £30 and half days 10.00am -
1.00pm or 1.00pm - 4.00pm is £20. You can also get a free
half day trial period. There is also a new service for £7 per
hour for those who may only need an hour or two of respite
or social inclusion.
Away Day Care
Contact: Jean O Hara or Bart Frith
Address: 161 Church Road, Urmston, M41 6EA
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 748 3844
Away day care is a unique, award winning, community
based-day support service. They provide day care to
anyone who has a personal budget or is privately funded
including people with learning disabilities, those with mental
health problems and older people. The service is seven
days a week and runs from 10.00-3.00pm and 3.00pm-
9.00pm
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Jewish Day Centre
Address: The Nicky Alliance Day Centre, 85 Middleton
Road, Crumpsall, Manchester.
Tel: 0161 740 0111
A service for people from the Jewish community who are
visually impaired, physically impaired or have a dementia
or related illness are elderly, frail, lonely or isolated. They
provide a range of activities including art and crafts, keep
fit and entertainment. A hot 3 course meal is provided
daily Monday–Thursdays 10.00-3.30pm.
Princess Centre
Tel: 0161 912 5199
This service provides social activities for people who meet
the FACs criteria/assessing services from the Community
Mental Health Team (CMHT). You have to be referred by
Social Services.
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Crossroads
Tel: 0161 905 1986
This service is for people whose informal carer lives with
them. They provide flexible replacement care for carers
who live with the person being cared for and will take on
activities in place of the carer at the home or other location.
The service can be accessed privately.
Age UK Trafford Care Support & Telecare Broker
Tel: 0161 746 3946
Email: [email protected]
This service is for carers and people who are looking at
care provision at home, or moving into residential care. It
helps people find the right care to support them to remain
in their own home or when appropriate find residential or
nursing care. They also provide Information about charg-
es, power of attorney, court of protection and other relevant
information. Anyone can make a referral.
The Cedars
Address: 23 Langham Road, Bowdon, Altrincham,
WA14 2HX.
Tel: 0161 928 4361
Website: www.caringuk.com/the-cedars-care-home/
The Cedars is a residential home setting that provides
services to people with dementia, older people and people
with physical disabilities. Their specialist services include
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hairdressing,
chiropody and organised trips.
Kara House
Address: 29 Harboro Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 5AN
Tel: 0161 973 0754
Kara House provides long and short term stays for elderly
patients with dementia/Alzheimer's. The home currently
offers service users the use of two lounge areas where
they can meet with each other to socialise and have
company during the day and evening. There is also a
dining room which, when not in use at mealtimes, is used
for activities.
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Larkhill Dementia Café
Address: Larkhill Community Centre, Thorley Lane,
Timperley, WA15 7AP
Tel: 07708430887
Larkhill Dementia Cafe is for anyone affected by Dementia
or Memory Problems. “Carers and Cared for” welcome
from any area. Larkhill Dementia Cafe is open twice per
month, 10.00am - 12.00pm.
The Department of Health
The Department of Health have produced a book called
Who Cares? Information and Advice for the Carers of
People With Dementia. This provides detailed information
about dementia.
Please contact our Helpline on 0161 848 2400 to request
your free copy.
National Dementia Strategy
It’s aim is to increase the awareness of dementia, ensure
people are diagnosed earlier, start treatment earlier and
radically improve the quality of care that people receive.
Proposals include the introduction of a dementia specialist into
every general hospital and care home. For carers, the strategy
hopes to improve information about services, provide dementia
advisors who will offer support and information, make respite
and other services more flexible, develop peer support networks
to enable carers to meet.
Local Dementia Strategy
Following the implementation of the National Strategy the Local
Strategy has been developed which sees statutory (The local
authority and NHS Trafford) as well as third sector organisations
working together to develop and improve dementia services in
Trafford, which local carers and people with dementia have
influenced.
For more information contact Trafford Carers Centre on 0161
848 2400
Non-Pharmacalogical Therapies for the Treatment
of Dementia
More than half of people with dementia have behavioural
symptoms that affect their moods or behaviour, which can
sometimes cause problems and stress for both them and
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Prescribed medication can help these symptoms but non-
medical treatments such as aromatherapy, massage,
music therapy and bright light therapy may also benefit.
You can discuss these options with your GP or contact the
Alzheimer’s Society on 0845 300 0336 for further details.
Thinking about the Future
As time goes by, people with dementia become less able to
make everyday decisions such as managing their finances.
It is important therefore that a person with dementia
organises his/her future via an arrangement called a
‘Lasting Power of Attorney’. This enables people to select
someone to act on their behalf if and when they become
unable to manage their own affairs. This must be done
whilst the person is able to fully understand what they are
doing.
The Alzheimer's Society has many useful fact sheets including ones on financial and legal tips, Lasting Power of Attorney, medication, help from your GP, coping with challenging behaviour and other common problems.
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Version 7: March 2014 Copyright ©TraffordCarersCentre
National Helpline: 0845 300 0336
Lines open Monday - Friday 8.30am-6.30pm
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Age UK also publish a fact sheet on legal arrangements for
managing your finances. The Carers Centre can obtain this
for you.
Products and services in this booklet are not endorsed or recommended by Trafford Carers Centre
Please advise us if you discover any inaccurate information
in this booklet.
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What to do in an emergency
If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a
relative or friend who has memory loss or who has been
diagnosed with dementia, contact their GP or the GP's out-
of- hours service.
At Trafford Carers Centre we run an emergency card
scheme which operates 24 hours everyday. It is available
to all carers in Trafford. It is a small card that you carry in
your purse or wallet at all times. In the event of an accident
or emergency, it will tell the finder of the card that you are a
carer and that there is someone at home who may be in
urgent need of attention. It instructs the finder to telephone
the centre, quoting the unique serial number printed on the
card and the staff there will then access confidential
instructions you have provided for the alternative care of
the person you are looking after.
For further details please refer to our Emergency Services
booklet or contact the Centre on 0161 848 2400.
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