Dementia UK will be hosting free clinics to support those living with dementia in Bolton.
This month, Nationwide and Dementia UK have teamed up to put on face-to-face support clinics, offering advice on all aspects of dementia.
The clinics will be held at Nationwide, 73 Deansgate, on December 16, 17 and 18.
It is hoped that the clinics will provide “specialist support in a safe and comfortable space” for people living with dementia, families and carers.
The free events will be led by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, and appointments can be booked online through Dementia UK’s website.
Sarah Cooper, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, said: “We’re looking forward to returning to Greater Manchester and Lancashire to offer support and advice to families affected by dementia in the area.
“Our clinic programme, in partnership with Nationwide Building Society, has now been running for over a year which has enabled us to reach thousands of people across the country who need the support of a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse.”
Ahead of the clinics, the charity has shared the common signs and symptoms of dementia people should look out for in themselves and others.
These include, but are not limited to:
Memory problems – e.g. increasing forgetfulness, difficulty retaining information and getting lost in places that used to be familiar.
Changes in cognitive ability – difficulties with decision making, a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities and problems understanding time and place.
Communication issues – struggling to find the right words, confused or rambling speech and calling people and items by the wrong name.
Changes in behaviour and personality – becoming agitated, upset or impatient more easily than usual, acting impulsively in ways that are socially inappropriate, experiencing restlessness such as pacing or fighting.
Charlotte Kensett, Director of Customer Experience and Social Impact for Nationwide, said: “Dementia impacts millions of families and that’s why we’re incredibly proud to have brought life-changing support into 200 of our branches and helped more than 30,000 people through our partnership with Dementia UK.
“As a mutual, we believe we have a role to play in strengthening the communities we serve and supporting those most in need.
“Through our social impact strategy, Nationwide Fairer Futures, we’re committed to changing hundreds of thousands of lives for the better.”
If you need advice or support on living with dementia, contact Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org.
The Helpline is staffed by experienced Admiral Nurses.
You can also book a free video or phone appointment to get expert dementia support from an Admiral Nurse.
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