MEMORY SUPPORT – ACROSS THE COUNTY
The Memory Support Service, which is commissioned by Buckinghamshire County Council and Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group and Chiltern Clinical Commissioning group is now in its second year. We provide post diagnostic support for people with dementia and their carers and help people to develop coping strategies, provide appropriate information to allow people to manage their care and signpost to useful organisations to access assistance as needed. We also provide memory screening assessments in people’s homes for people who are concerned about their memories.
The Dementia Information & Support sessions are designed for people in the early stages of dementia and are delivered in the North and South of the county. These consist of six 2 hourly sessions for groups of up to 10 people and include understanding of the diagnosis, tips & strategies to use to manage the condition, information about available services and there is also time to share with other members of the group. Sessions are planned in January at the High Wycombe Library and in Aylesbury at the Healthy Living Centre in March for younger people with dementia. Please contact the Memory Support Service for more information.
For people who are concerned about their memories, we provide two hour Memory Information Sessions in various locations across the county. The sessions cover understanding of memory, coping tips and strategies and healthy living advice. There is no need to register and anyone who is worried about memory is welcome to join us.
Please do contact us if you would like more information, a supply of leaflets or to arrange a meeting with a Memory Support Worker: 01296 331749 or e-mail bucks.memorysupport@nhs.net
We look forward to hearing from you.
Nicole Palmer
Service Manager
Alzheimer’s Society – Bucks & Milton Keynes
T: 01296-331749
E: bucks.memorysupport@nhs.net
Buckinghamshire Dementia Roadmap
FREE e-book and App; The Dementia Guide for Carers and Care Providers | |
The Dementia Guide for Carers and Care Providers offers practical information for anyone caring for a person with dementia and has been developed by Health Education England Thames Valley in collaboration with healthcare professionals, educators and carers. The guide aims to support an understanding of the progressive nature of dementia and the challenges a person caring for someone with dementia may experience. Its focus is on living well with dementia. The Dementia Guide for Carers and Care Providers is available for FREE from iBooks , Amazon Kindle Store and Smashwords or alternatively as an app through the Apple App Store. Dr Sian Roberts Mental Health and Learning Disability Clinical Director Chiltern CCG |
ONLINE COURSE for those caring for dementia patients
Newcastle University has created an online course on ‘Staying Connected and Living Well’. · This 3 week course is free to join. · It is designed specifically for family, friends and carers of people with dementia. Patients can register their interest and sign up to the next course when available using this link:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dementia-care |
YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA COURSES
Care in Mind, part of Bucks Mind, is launching courses for people with Young Onset Dementia (under age 65) to encourage continued wellbeing.
Each course provides an opportunity for you and a companion to meet others, share experiences and have fun, participating in a variety of physical activities tailored to a beginner level.
The six week courses are held once a week for two hours. Locally the course is held at the Whitehill Centre, Chesham. To find out more please contact Penny Crosswell on 07950 303832 or penny.crosswell@bucksmind.org.uk.
www.bucksmind.org.uk/careinmind