Help and support for people living with a dementia

If you have been diagnosed with a dementia, you can get help and support to help you live well with the condition.

General health

When someone gets a diagnosis of a dementia, it's important they look after their health.

By neglecting their general health, the symptoms of dementia could become more pronounced.

If you have a dementia, it's important to look after your:

eye care
hearing
oral hygiene and care

Further information is available at:

Dementia and sight loss

Who can help if you are living with a dementia

If you have been diagnosed with a dementia, there is advice, help and support available.

You can get help from:

your GP
consultant
local memory service team
other healthcare professionals
dementia navigators
community and voluntary organisations

Further information on the support available from health and social care professionals is available at:

Dementia care professionals

Community and voluntary organisations

Community and voluntary organisations can provide help and support to those affected by a dementia.

This support includes:

information services and sessions
carers' training programmes to make sure family and friends know the best ways to support a person with a dementia
peer support services for people with a dementia and their carers
providing a voice for those affected by a dementia

Find support near you

Where to find help and support

You can find more information and support services from the following organisations:

The Public Health Agency has also produced a range of information to help support people with a dementia, their families and friends.

This information includes the following publications:

Health and Social Care Trusts

Further information on dementia services available in your Health and Care Trusts can be found on the Trusts’ websites at the following links:

Dementia apps library

The Apps 4 Dementia library is a digital service which groups together safe, trusted apps to provide information and guidance on the condition.

There are a number of apps that offer support, self-care of symptoms and help users to carry on with their day-to-day activities for as long as possible.

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