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Dementia Support in Sheffield

dementia Downloads If you're living with (or supporting someone living with) memory loss or dementia in Sheffield, there's plenty of support for you. In Sheffield we believe it's possible to live well with Dementia, so these pages contain sources of practical and emotional support for your health, wellbeing and safety. If you don’t yet have a diagnosis of Dementia Dementia is not a normal part of getting older. Signs and symptoms may include memory loss, confusion and needing help with daily tasks, problems with language and understanding, changes in behaviour. With treatment and support from healthcare professionals, family, and friends, many people are able to lead active, fulfilling lives with Dementia. There's detailed information and advice about Dementia on the NHS website. NHS: Dementia Guide . Sheffield Memory Service is part of the Sheffield Health and Social Care…
Reducing the risk of developing dementia

Did you know that 40% of Dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by making small changes that would reduce the risk throughout your life? Find out more: Alzheimer’s Society: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed . Not all types of Dementia can be prevented, but evidence shows a healthy and active lifestyle can help reduce your risk of developing Dementia. NHS: Reduce your risk of developing Dementia . We know that ‘what’s good for your heart is good for your brain’, so the best ways to prevent Dementia are by: eating a healthy, balanced diet. maintaining a healthy weight. exercising regularly. keeping alcohol within recommended limits. stopping smoking. keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level. Other ways to help prevent dementia are by: addressing hearing loss as early as possible (to avoid social isolation). treating…
Staying steady and independent with Dementia

Hints and tips to help reduce your chance of falling with Dementia dementiafalls Links and downloads This page has advice on steps you can take to help yourself to stay steady and independent with Dementia. You can also download this advice as a handy booklet. Staying Steady and Independent with Dementia (PDF, 1.7 MB). You can find more information about support on the Dementia and Falls Prevention in the Toolkit. Mozellosite: Dementia and Falls Prevention Toolkit . You might be nervous because you’ve had a fall already – or because you’ve noticed you’re starting to feel unsteady… to help yourself. Take a look at yourself in a photo from 30 years ago – goodness, how you have changed! Not only on the outside, but on the inside too. Admitting things may have changed and doing something about it could help you stay independent for longer. Falling and Dementia…
Activities and things to do for people with Dementia

There are many ways you can find activities and things to do for someone with Dementia, including local groups, ways to keep active and online activities. And there are specialist music websites as it is well recognised how important music can be for people with Dementia. Local groups and activities . Activities ideas at home . Keeping active . Online activities . Music and Dementia . Local Dementia groups, Memory Cafés and activities People Keeping Well community dementia support Your local Dementia trained community organisation runs regular activities and events for people with Dementia and their family and carers. There are now more than 40 across the city. You’ll receive a warm welcome from the dementia workers at the People Keeping Well organisations listed below. They’re all Dementia Friends and have attended Dementia Stars training. They offer: Regular…
Support for family and carers of people with Dementia

line, carer activities and workshops, carers café and support groups, carer e-newsletter, carer discount card, help to plan for an emergency, ‘time for a break’ fund and much more. Watch the ‘ Caring for someone with dementia in Sheffield ’ video and hear Sheffield carers share their experiences and explain what helped them. Sheffield Carers Centre . Carer Advice Line: 0114 272 8362 . Sheffield Dementia Carers Training Service A programme of 6 x 2 hour workshops, delivered by the Alzheimer’s Society in Sheffield, which will: Equip you with knowledge, skills and the emotional resilience to support you as a dementia carer. Provide an opportunity to meet other dementia carers. Workshops are delivered at local community venues, or online via Zoom/Teams. For more information please read the Sheffield Dementia Carers Training Service poster. Contact Alzheimer’s Society…
Social contact and connecting with other people with Dementia

Loneliness can have a big impact on your health, whereas having good social contact with family, friends and others can help you keep your thinking skills in later life and slow down cognitive decline. There are lots of services that can help you. Dementia Friendly groups and activities Your local Dementia trained community organisation runs regular activities and events for people with Dementia and their family and carers. There are now more than 40 across the city. You’ll receive a warm welcome from the dementia workers at the People Keeping Well organisations listed below. They’re all Dementia Friends and have attended Dementia Stars training. They offer: Regular local Dementia-specific and Dementia-friendly: Memory Cafés (with activities, entertainment and information). Dementia carers groups (including online). singing groups and choirs. allotment, gardening…
Support for people with Young Onset Dementia

Downloads If you’re under 65 and living with, or supporting someone living with, Young Onset Dementia, there’s plenty of help for you in Sheffield. You can get more information about Young Onset Dementia from the Alzheimer's Society. Alzheimer's Society: Young-onset dementia . Young Onset Dementia Hub If you are aged 65 or under and living with, or affected by, Young Onset Dementia or memory problems contact the Sheffield’s Young Onset Dementia Hub. This group is shaped by the experts (you!) and provides Young Onset Dementia specific information, advice, training, activities and groups. Age UK Sheffield: Young Onset Hub . Call: 0114 250 2850 . Email: enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk. Dementia day activities for under 65s in Sheffield Dementia day activities are a dementia-friendly place to spend the whole day on a regular basis. They have a range of engaging…
Practical support for people with Dementia

this information if you are missing and relatives are worried about you. The police can also provide a wristband or tag you wear that holds this personal information. Find out more from our Staying safe - support for adults page. Staying safe - support for adults . Top tips for living with Dementia There is a local group that meets regularly to share ideas, views and opinions about Dementia services and developments. The group is called the Sheffield Dementia Involvement Group (SHINDIG). They have created top tips for living with Dementia. Find out more: SHINDIG: Top tips for living with Dementia (PDF, 491 KB). Sunflower Lanyard – hidden disabilities scheme If you have Dementia you may wish to wear a Sunflower Lanyard when out and about. Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard discreetly indicates to people around you that you have a hidden disability and you may need…
Dementia support for ethnic minority communities

Support in your local community Your local People Keeping Well Dementia support organisation runs Dementia groups tailored to the needs of people in the area, including for people with Dementia from black and ethnic minority communities. They also have a number of staff and volunteers who speak a variety of languages. Some areas offer culturally appropriate groups for men or for women only. Contact Dementia Advice Sheffield to find your nearest dementia group, or use the map and table above. Dementia Advice Sheffield . Call: 0114 250 2875 . Email: dementiaadvice@ageuksheffield.org.uk . Or find out your local service from the main Dementia Support in Sheffield page. Sheffield Memory Hub Person-centred culturally appropriate dementia care, guidance and support, particularly for those of African and African Caribbean descent. Sheffield Memory Hub: Activities – Support…
Dementia Day Activities

If you’re living with Dementia and looking for: a Dementia-friendly place to spend the whole day on a regular basis, or enjoyable activities based on your interests and what you like to do you might want to join Dementia Day Activities. For family members or unpaid carers, Dementia Day Activities can provide: a regular break from your caring role during the day, to give you time to catch up on things you need to do, and an opportunity to recharge your batteries reassurance that your loved one with Young Onset Dementia is safe, well cared for, and enjoying themselves. There are Dementia Day Activities sessions in locations across the city, depending on the stage of your Dementia journey. All the details of the different age-appropriate sessions are available in these leaflets. Dementia Day Activities for under 65s (PDF, 937KB). An overview for people…

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