The 17th-23rd May is Dementia Action Week! Led by the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week is a national event that sees the public coming together to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.
One in three of us born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia in our lifetime.
There will be one million people living with dementia by 2025. By raising awareness about dementia, it is hoped more people will be diagnosed earlier, giving more time for them to come to terms with future symptoms
Right now, the broken social care system means that in the UK, nearly 1 million people with dementia and their families are struggling to get the support and care that they need and deserve. With the right support, people with dementia can live a good quality of life, doing what matters most to them for as long as possible.
You can support the reform of social care by visiting the Alzheimer's Society website through this link: https://bit.ly/3yqpxrq
If you or a loved one has dementia, here at Bluebird Care Northallerton, Thirsk and Catterick we can support you in various ways. We understand and appreciate the emotional, social and practical challenges of living well with dementia. That’s why we base our values and foundations on keeping each of our customers safe and happy from the comfort of their own home.
Whether you are looking for a trustworthy respite care service or more personalised care, we specialise in our Dementia Care service.
Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with our approachable team on 01845 440271. From there, one of our team will give you a call to understand how we can best assist you or your loved one. Following that, one of our team will carry out an assessment before you decide when you want your care visits to start.
The following video produced by the Alzheimer's Society explores what dementia is and some common symptoms.
