New memory service is set to aid families

The service will address the increasing numbers of undiagnosed dementia in the community and in nursing homes and aims to “help people to live well with dementia through timely diagnosis and support”.

A comprehensive service is offered to include pre-diagnostic counselling, timely comprehensive assessment, post-diagnostic counselling, support and education.

If anyone thinks they may have dementia, or know someone who may, they can speak to their GP or other healthcare professionals to request a referral to the service.

Following referral, a memory link worker will meet with the individual in their home to explain how the memory service works and to offer pre-diagnostic counselling.

A comprehensive assessment will then be arranged in partnership with the individual.