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The information on this page is designed to help carers find help and advice about a wide range of issues.

 

N:B If you are not able to find what you are looking for please let us know so that we can make sure it is included for others in the future.

 

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Coping with Dementia

Dementia is a decline in mental ability which affects memory, thinking, problem-solving, concentration and perception. Some forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, are degenerative i.e. they get worse over time. Other forms of dementia, such as vascular dementia, may be non-degenerative i.e. they may not get worse over time.

 

People with dementia can become confused, leading to restless or repetitive behaviour, which can be very distressing for everyone concerned. They may also seem irritable, tearful or agitated. They may also develop other problems such as depression, disturbed sleep, aggression, inappropriate sexual behaviour and incontinence.

 

Dementia is almost invariably a disease of ageing. About 1 in 20 people over the age of  65 are affected, and 1 in 5 people over the age of  80. Dementia in people under 65 is known as early onset or pre-senile dementia and is rare, affecting under 1 in 1000.

 

Dementia the more we understand the more we can help!

Some extra information from NHS Choices

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Downloadable Notes for carers

Dealing with debt & coping with the credit crunch.

Information for carers of people who are forgetful or confused

Eight care giving maxims for dealing with perplexing behaviours

Tips for carers

Local Links

 

Princess Royal Trust Oldham Carers Centre
The focus of the service is to be inclusive of all carers from all communities and to encourage carers to become actively involved in shaping services....

 

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Making Space will be providing a one day workshop on Tuesday 25^th May for Oldham mental health carers.
Download This Information Here

 

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Carers in Oldham
Oldham Council site for information, help, advice, fact sheets and the quarterly Carers magazine

 

 

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NHS Carers Direct
Practical step by step guides, Money matters, Your well-being, Employment and Study plus help for young carers.....

 

 

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Local Involvement Network (LINk)
Get involved and have your say....

 

 

 

 

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Carers Drop in Group
For Carers who look after somebody with Mental Health issues,

 

 

 

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Keep up to date with all the latest information

 

 

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Information and advice that is easy to follow and understand at a time when you most need it.

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Disabled Living, based in Greater Manchester, has given an invaluable service to disabled people of all ages for over 110 years. Today, we offer a comprehensive range of services to improve the quality of life of disabled people, their families and carers. The Disabled Living Equipment Centre provides advice and information about equipment and products to help people make a more informed choice that will enable easier, safer and more independent living. Other services include: Training - on most aspects of disability and which is aimed at professional and informal carers; PromoCon – a comprehensive resource and confidential help-line (0161 834 2001) for people with bladder and bowel problems and the Sensurround offers multi sensory experiences. To download our agm report please click here.