Dementia Everyone aged 65-74 who has a NHS Health should be made aware of the signs and symptoms of dementia and be sign posted to memory services if this is appropriate. A leaflet for individuals having their check, and training materials for those carrying out the check, have been produced to support this element. Free Online training is available here: Typical normal age related changes include: Forgetting which day it is and remembering later Sometimes forgetting which word to use Losing things from time to time Making a bad decision once in a while Missing a monthly payment Signs of possible dementia include: Losing track of the date or the season Difficulty having a conversation Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them Poor judgement and decision making Inability to manage a budget Question Follow on Action for 65-74 questions/advice yr olds only Do you If yes, is this a Refer to GP have any change from a for concerns couple of years additional your ago? assessment memory? if and Would you like to concerned. Does talk to someone Dementia anyone in about it? leaflet your If possible family depression have any and concerns memory about problems your memory? information on LIFT services If no, offer Dementia dementia leaflet leaflet and talk through links with CVD
Dementia Everyone aged 65-74 who has a NHS Health should be made aware of the signs and symptoms of dementia and be sign posted to memory services if this is appropriate. A leaflet for individuals having their check, and training materials for those carrying out the check, have been produced to support this element. Free Online training is available here: Typical normal age related changes include: Forgetting which day it is and remembering later Sometimes forgetting which word to use Losing things from time to time Making a bad decision once in a while Missing a monthly payment Signs of possible dementia include: Losing track of the date or the season Difficulty having a conversation Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them Poor judgement and decision making Inability to manage a budget Question for 65-74 yr olds only Follow on questions/advice Action Do you have any concerns your memory? and Does anyone in your family have any concerns about your memory? If yes, is this a change from a couple of years ago? Would you like to talk to someone about it? Refer to GP for additional assessment if concerned. Dementia leaflet If possible depression and memory problems information on LIFT services If no, offer dementia leaflet and talk through links with CVD Dementia leaflet
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