Living with dementia is an incredibly difficult
and challenging experience for both the person with dementia and their loved
ones.
However, there are many charities that exist to
provide support to those with dementia and the family members involved.
We’ve compiled a list of what we think are the
best charities in the UK to provide you with that little bit of extra support
and help, in addition to the help and support that The Edith Ellen Foundation
can offer.
The UKHCA
The UKHCA is the
professional association of home care providers from the independent,
voluntary, not-for-profit and statutory sectors. The Association represents
over two-thousand members across the United Kingdom, in England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Visit The UKHCAWebsite for more information.
Alternatively, give them a call on 020
8661 8188
Dementia
UK
Dementia UK provides specialist one-to-one support and
expert advice on all types of dementia.
They do this by providing Admiral nurses – specialist
dementia nurses – who give expert, practical, clinical and emotional support to
families living with dementia to help them cope.
Alternatively, give them a call on their dementia
helpline 0800 888 6678.
Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK aims to fund pioneering research
that will make a difference to people’s lives – now and in the future.
ARUK also provides an excellent source of information
about dementia and, additionally, a great page on helping young children understand dementia.
Or you can phone them on 0300 111 5555.
Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia
support and research charity.
They provide support to those affected from any type of
dementia by offering community-based services, providing information,
pioneering research and campaigning for a better future.
The charity also provides a forum, Talking
Point, where those affected by dementia can
communicate together.
Or call their helpline number for more support 0300 222
1122.
Age UK
With an estimated 850,000 people in the UK living with
dementia in 2014, 773,502 were 65 years and over.
Age UK provides advice, guidance and support covering a
range of conditions which may affect people in their later years, including
dementia.
Or call Age UK on 0800 169 2081.
Young Dementia UK
Young Dementia UK is a charity that exists to help people
whose lives are affected by young onset dementia.
Dementia is considered young onset when it affects people
under 65 and, although the symptoms are similar to older people with dementia,
the impact on the individual’s life can be significantly different. Many will
still have significant financial commitments, children to care for, or
dependent parents.
Young Dementia UK provides a welcoming community for
those affected to share their stories, experiences and offer support.
Alternatively, you can ring them on 0186 579 4311.
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