Memory support

Our Memory Advisers can provide information and support around a broad range of topics and will make referrals to other organisations where required. The following examples are just a portion of the advice and support we can provide through this service:

• Explaining how Memory Clinic appointments work and encouraging people to come forward for a diagnosis
• Making healthy lifestyle choices
• Memory-related coping strategies
• Keeping safe and well
• The importance of cognitive and social stimulation and the benefits of joining groups and taking part in activities
• Support available from health, social care & other local services
• Assistive technology and using aids around the home
• Getting a benefits check and how to claim benefits they are entitled to
• Planning ahead, including discussions around Power of Attorney /Advanced Decisions

Support and advice will be provided through a task and finish approach, cases will be closed once support has been provided, however, people can reconnect with the service through our support line number where needed.

We will create a Support Plan for the client which will identify their needs and goals and how these can be reached.

The aim of this support is to:

• Reduce people’s worries and concerns
• Encourage people to accept a referral to the memory clinic
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices and the use of coping strategies
• Reduce the likelihood that an MCI diagnosis progresses to dementia