WEST SUSSEX CONNECT TO SUPPORT
SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA n the UK someone is diagnosed with dementia every
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updated. It features a range of information, advice and
three minutes and there are many more people who
resources to help you understand the symptoms, how
have the disease but remain undiagnosed.
to get a diagnosis, support following diagnosis and
Dementia describes a set of symptoms including
practical advice on how to plan for the future so you
memory loss, mood changes, and problems with
can live well with dementia for as long as possible.
communications and reasoning. The most common
There is also information for family and friends who
form being Alzheimer’s.
are caring for someone with dementia, to help them
It is important to seek information and support if you or someone you know is experiencing these
maintain their own health and wellbeing. Importantly, the dementia section also features
symptoms. Early diagnosis can help people with
powerful real-life stories from people living in West
dementia and their families to take control of their lives,
Sussex talking about their experiences of supporting
manage their condition well and plan for the future.
someone in their family who has dementia. Visit Westsussexconnecttosupport.org and click
Information and support with a few clicks Westsussexconnecttosupport.org is a website that has a
the section ‘Living well with a health condition or
wealth of resources to support people in West Sussex
disability’. For help using the website please contact us
to live well and independently at home. The dedicated
on 01243 642121 or email
section on dementia has recently been expanded and
socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk
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