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Page 1: Dedicated to giving practical and emotional support to carers of those with dementia and those they care for

Dedicated to giving practical and emotional support to carers of those with dementia and those they care for

Page 2: Dedicated to giving practical and emotional support to carers of those with dementia and those they care for

Common Symptoms of Dementia

• Short-term memory loss

• Periods of confusion

• Mood swings

• Bouts of frustration

Page 3: Dedicated to giving practical and emotional support to carers of those with dementia and those they care for

1 in 3 of us will develop symptoms of dementia and will need support

There are probably between 70 and 100 people with dementia in Debenham and the surrounding area

Page 4: Dedicated to giving practical and emotional support to carers of those with dementia and those they care for

Family Carers (partners, relatives, friends and neighbours) are generally in the front line

The Debenham Project seeks to make their job easier and to improve their quality of lives and that of those they care for

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• Information, advice and signposting

• Confidential telephone support

• Social and activities sessions

• Food ‘n’ Friends lunch club

• Carers’ Club and Info Café

• Medication and Pharmacy Support

• Website

• Assistance for Respite, Social Care, etc.

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If you are a family carer and would like more advice and support . . . .please•ask at Reception for an information leaflet•call 01728 862003•visit the website www.the-debenham-project.org.uk•call in at the Post Office or Library Resource Centre

“What can be done to help will be done to help”Lynden Jackson(Chairman)