Dementia
Do you know someone with Dementia?
The Alzheimer’s Society describes the word dementia as a group of symptoms
that includes memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language, and often changes in mood, perception or behaviour which affect daily life.
It is caused when a disease damages nerve cells in the brain. Dementia can be caused by many different diseases. These diseases affect the brain in different ways, resulting in different types of dementia. A person’s symptoms depend on the disease that is causing the dementia, and which parts of their brain are affected.
This list contains information on all the services and groups in Newport that could be helpful for people with Dementia and their families.
Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a form containing key information about a person living with dementia, who is at risk of going missing. This information includes, but is not limited to, medication that the person needs; places they have previously been found; historic addresses, and a recent photograph.
The form can be completed by family, friends or carers of the person living with dementia. Good practice should involve, where possible, a genuine engagement with the person to empower them to stay safe and identify anything that might increase their risk of going missing.
A completed Herbert Protocol form saves carers and loved ones the worry of trying to recall the information during the stressful time of someone going missing, and can be handed to the police at the time of a loved one being reported missing. It also saves time for the police, allowing the search and missing investigation to begin sooner.
The Herbert Protocol has been widely introduced across Scotland as a tool to help safety plan for and support people living with dementia, who are at risk of going missing.
Zest for Life
For anyone ages under 65 with young onset dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
- Learn new skills
- Regain confidence
- Health & well-being service
- Specialist support
- Socialise with people in your community
- Information & advice and much more!
For more information about this FREE service call Janet Bloor on: 01495 769264
