What should someone do if they think a friend or relative is showing early signs of dementia?
“I think if anybody has got any worries about it at all, they should phone the help line (01604 788645) that we run. We can then talk to the people and advise them what to do and the first port of call is your GP. “Once you’ve got in contact we have a support worker who’ll come out to your home and point you in the right direction of the services that are available to you. Tell us about the work you do here? “It’s an ultra-safe accommodation for elderly people who live here in flats. We have the use of the lounge for two days a week as a day centre. Clients can come here and we look after then between 10am and 3pm. “They are provided with a meal which they have to pay for but the rest is free. The carer can then go away and have five hours respite. We treat all out clients as individuals. Activities include bowls, snooker, arts and crafts and the client goes home relaxed. “So if the client goes home relaxed we can guarantee the carer will have a good night that night. This takes place
