Home Work Streams Dementia

Care Learning wishes to disseminate information and resources on this work-stream.  In some cases Care Learning may be doing some direct work and support on this workstream and this will be clearly indicated.  In most cases we will be providing information, news and resources that are available from other organisations. Hopefully this will make your time searching for this type of information etc much quicker.  If you come across anything relevant to this work-stream somewhere else that could be included here please email us (see contact us page).
Dementia
Dementia Gateway E-mail

The Dementia Gateway materials go live today. It’s the first time that such a comprehensive set of resources have been developed. It’s everything that you need to know about dementia for staff, managers, carers, commissioners and people with dementia.

For more information see link:

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/dementia/index.asp
 
Dementia: What every commissioner needs to know E-mail

A new Alzheimer’s Society guide providing vital advice on how to commission services for people with dementia and their carers in line with the National Dementia Strategy has been launched.
Read more...
 
Dementia publications now available from NHS Health Scotland E-mail

NHS Health Scotland has launched two new dementia publications: "Facing Dementia" and "Worried about your memory?"

Worried about your memory? provides information about the factors that can affect memory, along with practical tips on how to protect memory and how to deal with memory loss.

Facing Dementia: how to live well with your diagnosis aims to help people understand and come to terms with a diagnosis of dementia. It provides practical information on living well after diagnosis, including tips on staying active, memory, money matters and planning for the future.

Article link: http://www.carecommission.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6792&Itemid=152
 
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Dementia Links

    • South West Dementia Partnership
      Thes website is aimed at people working to implement the National Dementia Strategy in the South West of England.
    • AT Dementia
      AT Dementia brings together information about assistive technology and other products that can help support the independence and leisure opportunities of people with dementia.
    • Dementia Web
      Our aim is to help people with dementia, their family carers and professionals who care for them. Find information about dementia and the support and care services available.
    • SCIE - Dementia Gateway
      SCIE Dementia Gateway: Lots of practical tips, tools and activitieshat will help you with your daily work.
    • Alzheimer's Society
      Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia.
    • Dementia UK
      Dementia UK is a national charity, committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia.