experiencing dementia through our own eyes
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Experiencing dementia through our own eyes. Angi Inch: Dementia Advisor. Experiencing Dementia. Alzheimer Scotland aim -. • To be the national and local voice of and for people with dementia and their carers in Scotland being Scotland’s Leading Dementia Charity - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Experiencing dementia through our own eyes
Angi Inch: Dementia Advisor
Experiencing Dementia
Alzheimer Scotland aim -
• To be the national and local voice of and for people with dementia and their carers in Scotland being Scotland’s Leading Dementia Charity
• We campaign and provide services for people affected by dementia and we have -
• about 4,000 members who run our charity
• our freephone helpline is 24/7/365
• Have a network of Dementia Nurses, Advisors and Resource Centres and Services all over Scotland – making a difference for those affected by dementia
Experiencing dementia
Alzheimer Scotland believe -
• No one should go through dementia on their own
• Whether that be -
• The person with the diagnosis
• Those that love and support them
• Or the communities that they live in!
Experiencing Dementia
Have you heard about dementia?
• What do you think it is?
• What do you think a person affected by the illness feels or could feel?
Experiencing Dementia
Do you know someone affected by Dementia?
Experiencing Dementia
Dementia can affect -
• Memory and learning
• Concentration
• Communication
• Recognition
Experiencing Dementia
Dementia can affect -
• Emotions and behaviours
• Thinking, imagining, calculating, problem solving and planning
• Every day activities
• The way others see us!
Experiencing Dementia
We all have rights!
• All people affected by dementia have the right to –
• Do the things they enjoy doing for as long as they can or want to
• Be included in decisions that affect them
• Make plans for the future – Power of Attorney, Advance Statements, etc
• Be seen as a person in their own rightExperiencing Dementia
Healthy living helps reduce your risk of developing dementia -
• Exercise
• Health eating
• Socialising
• Keeping your brain active
Experiencing Dementia
Community Networks
Experiencing Dementia
Thanks for taking the time to talk with me today!
Experiencing Dementia
Angi InchDementia Advisor
Alzheimer Scotland