January 11th, 2021

Supporting you to live well in West Sussex

Westsussexconnecttosupport.org
Supporting you to live well in West Sussex

Are you supporting a relative or friend who is living with dementia?

In the UK someone is diagnosed with dementia every three minutes and there are many more people who have the disease but remain undiagnosed.
Dementia describes a set of symptoms including memory loss, mood changes, and problems with communications and reasoning. The most common form being Alzheimer’s.
It is important to seek information and support if you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms. Early diagnosis can help people with dementia and their families to take control of their lives, manage their condition well and plan for the future.

Information and support with a few clicks
Westsussexconnecttosupport.org is a website that has a wealth of resources to support people in West Sussex to live well and independently at home. The dedicated section on dementia has recently been expanded and updated. It features a range of information, advice and resources to help you understand the symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, support following diagnosis and practical advice on how to plan for the future so you can live well with dementia for as long as possible.
Importantly, the dementia section also features powerful real-life stories from people living in West Sussex talking about their experiences of supporting someone in their family who has dementia.
Visit Westsussexconnecttosupport.org and go to ‘Living well with a health condition or disability’.
For help using the website please contact us on 01243 642121 or email socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk

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