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 the Alzheimer’s Society website.