


Dementia Friendly Axminster
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@AxminsterDF
Helping to make Axminster area a Dementia Friendly community, if we get it right for people living with Dementia we get it right for everyone in our community.




#DementiaActionWeek has been expertly illustrated over the years by the late cartoonist Tony Husband. This week we pay tribute to his passion and support by resharing this legendary cartoon from last year, where he told a poignant diagnosis story. @PaulHusband_ @tonyhusband1

That's our top eleven symptoms that you might spot. If you recognise any of the above, fill out our symptoms checklist to show your GP and help make the conversation easier. And please share this thread, knowing what to be on the lookout for could help so many people get that vital diagnosis this #DememtiaActionWeek 13/13 alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia…


This Dementia Action Week hear from our amazing researchers who are working tirelessly towards a cure. Join us in supporting vital research this #DementiaActionWeek. 🧡 @GeorgeDevitt @emmafgarland @yunkai_li @GulizOzcan @Clo_Anderson98

Today is #AlzheimersPreventionDay, an awareness-raising initiative from world-leading brain health scientists to increase understanding of scientifically proven ways to reduce a person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Find out more here: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/alzheimers-pre…


1 in 3 people with dementia are living without a vital diagnosis that could give them the right treatment and support. If you’re worried about dementia, know what to look out for using our symptom checklist 👉 spkl.io/60144NaxE #DementiaActionWeek














