The MyLiferaft Resources
This section has been created to give you access to a large selection of external websites that we feel could offer relevant support, practical information and informed comment.
Whether you are looking for your local cinema to find out if they have wheelchair access, information on support groups on a wide range of topics or access to Government and NHS websites, the MyLiferaft Resources can help.
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Age UK – Dementia Support
0800 678 1174
Dementia is a progressive disorder that affects how your brain works and in particular the ability to remember, think and reason. Spot the early signs with this guide.
Alzheimers BRACE
0117 414 4831
Every donation, no matter the size, helps BRACE fund vital research that creates scientific progress and real hope for the future - earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments and, one day, a cure. Thank you for your support.
Alzheimers Research UK
0300 111 5555
Here at Alzheimer’s Research UK, we know how important the way we operate and behave is to you. The only way to beat dementia is through research, and so we promise to use your donations to fund the very best.
Alzheimers Society
0300 222 1122
If you or someone you know are worried about or affected by dementia, we are here for you. We have information to help you understand dementia, what to expect, and practical advice and support to help you live as well as possible with the condition.
Bupa Information on Alzheimers & Dementia
0333 920 0865
Dementia is not one medical condition, but a set of symptoms. Common causes, or ‘types,’ of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Find out more here.
Contented Dementia Trust
The Contented Dementia Trust helps those who have already been diagnosed with some form of dementia, and their carers, for whom practical help and resources are more important than research into prevention and cure.
Dementia Care UK
0191 217 1323
Our Vision is that everyone affected by dementia has access to specialist care, support and advice whenever and wherever it is needed.
Dementia Challengers
Welcome to my website, I hope you will find it useful & inspiring, and that it becomes a useful resource during your time as the carer of someone with dementia. Each of these pages has been written by a carer who is happy to share their experience.
Dementia Friends
0300 222 5855
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.
Dementia Reseach Centre (UCL)
General: (0)20 7679 2000
At the Dementia Research Centre, we’re involved in a number of support groups that provide information and support to people with rare forms of dementia, their families, friends and healthcare professionals.
Dementia UK
Helpline: 0800 888 6678
By providing compassionate support and guidance, we help families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear
Driving & Dementia (Direct Line)
0345 246 3761
In this guide we look at the legal requirements for driving, how health can affect your ability behind the wheel and tips on deciding when it’s time to stop.
ENA
01707 333700
Providing Private Carers for the Elderly & Disabled. The ENA Care Group was one of the first companies to provide live-in care from trained carers nationwide. A full time live-in care assistant or an hourly carer helps maintain your independence at home & also ensures you are cared for whenever you may need it.
NHS Choices – Alzheimers Information Service
No telephone number available
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting an estimated 850,000 people in the UK.
NHS Choices – Dementia Information Service
No telephone number available
A dementia diagnosis can come as a shock to the person with the condition and those around them. However, there are sources of help and support for everyone involved. The NHS, social services and voluntary organisations can provide advice and support.
Unforgettable
0203 322 9070
Welcome to the world’s best marketplace of products and services for dementia and memory loss. We are making it easier for carers to discover products that really help and for product and service providers to reach carers at home
Which – What is Dementia?
01992 822 800
Here we explain what dementia is, and the different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. We also offer advice on spotting the signs of dementia.
World Health Organisation – Dementia Fact Sheet
No telephone number available
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. It is overwhelming not only for the people who have it, but also for their carers and families.
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