Support for people with dementia
If you think you, or someone you love, might be developing dementia book an appointment to speak to your GP. They can help to support a diagnosis of dementia and refer you to local support services if appropriate.
Devon Memory Service
If you are experiencing problems with your memory, your GP or other health professional can refer you to a memory clinic.
There are three memory clinics in Devon. They assess people to see whether they have dementia. These assessments are very thorough and are done in one appointment. Usually, at the end of the appointment, the person is told the result of the assessment. A partner, carer or friend normally accompanies the person who has been referred and is involved in the assessment.
Following the assessment, support and treatment options are discussed and questions can be answered. The memory clinics are based in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay. If you think you, or someone you know, may have dementia then please speak to your GP about a referral.
Alzheimer’s Society
For huge amounts of information and advice about dementia, living with dementia, caring for someone else and getting help visit www.alzheimers.org.uk
Other sources of information
For information to help you make an informed choice about treatment and medication visit www.choiceandmedication.org/devon/
Hearing other people’s stories of recovery can give you hope for your own future. To read about other people’s experiences in Devon visit
www.devonpartnership.nhs.uk/Stories-of-recovery.524.0.html
Part of your recovery may involve learning new skills and techniques. Devon Recovery Learning Community has a range of free courses for adults in Devon with mental health issues. To find our more visit http://devonrlc.co.uk
Recovery Devon can help you find a range of support available across Devon, including useful resources and creative projects. Visit www.recoverydevon.co.uk