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Dementia support

Dementia support

Services available to support individuals and businesses.

Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that affect the brain.

The most common is Alzheimer's but diseases also include:

Carers and family members

  • The Alzheimer’s Society offers help, information and support if you are worried about or affected by dementia
  • Carers Northumberland is a charity offering support for carers to access help for the person they care for
  • The Blue Book has been produced by Healthwatch Northumberland to provide support and activities for carers and those living with dementia

Business training

The national campaign Dementia Friends aims to lessen stigmas to create a more dementia-friendly society.