Dementia

Alzheimers Society has an online book group where they review relevant books for you to read at home.

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Book: Somebody I Used to Know

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Book: The Memory Activity Book

Alzheimer’s Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)
There is also a free guides for people caring for and supporting those with dementia.

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Facing new challenges when caring: How our guide can help

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How to apply for a blue badge for a person with dementia

This is an excellent local service providing advice, support and social activities all year long for people diagnosed with dementia, their carers, families and friends.

Leaflet
Wokingham Dementia Care Advisory Service (PDF)

Phone
0118 904 7200

Search Dogs are trained to find missing people by various means such as air scenting, trailing and tracking. Search Dogs are employed in a wide range of scenarios looking for missing people of all types and age groups.

Website
nsarda.org.uk/search-dogs

Younger People with Dementia (Berkshire) charity was set up in 2012 to assist in filling this gap in provision for those with young onset dementia and their family and carers. Our aim is to provide meaningful respite that works with current provision over the working week.

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www.ypwd.info

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition. There are training opportunities available online or in a face-to-face Information Session for those wanting to learn more.

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www.dementiafriends.org.uk