| Alzheimer's Disease / Jersey Alzheimer's Association( 10.2.57. ) |
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LOCAL INFORMATION 10.2.57 Extent: Jersey 1 Alzheimer's Disease is a physical disease which causes a progressive decline in the ability to learn, to think and to reason. 2 It is the commonest form of dementia with the next most common cause being multi-infarct dementia. One of the first signs being short term memory loss. What is the cause 3 The cause is unknown. However there is an increased risk with age. What is the prevalence 4
What is the treatment 5 There is no curative treatment at this time. Patients are normally seen by Dr Wilson, Psychogeriatrician. If the client is looking after somebody with dementia or believes that s/he her/himself may be suffering, they should discuss the matter with a GP, health care adviser (Le Bas Centre) or The Alzheimer's Society who will refer the person to the appropriate specialist team. National Website Jersey Alzheimer's Association Office: Town Hall, Seale Street, St Helier, JE4 8PA Office e-mail:
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Office mobile: 07797 763 946 24-hour Helpline (answerphone): 443075; messages are checked throughout the day. Manager: Jo Cummins, e-mail:
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; phone 736845 Chairman: Mike Tomkinson, e-mail:
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; phone 734424 Secretary: Kim Averty, e-mail:
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; phone 862334 Treasurer: David Bridge, Icho View, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB Services offered: Friendship Group for families, friends and carers of people with dementia is held on the second Saturday of each month, from 11 am, at the Poplars Day Centre, Westmount. Musical Memories, a specially designed programme of music and gentle exercise for people with memory loss and their carers. Held every Friday afternoon from 2 pm until 3.30 pm at St Saviour's Parish Hall. Contact office for more details. Saturday Club at the Poplars Day Centre from 9 am until 3.30 pm. People with dementia can spend the day in a safe and caring environment while joining in various activities. A hot 3-course lunch and transport is provided. Contact Pat Hampson on 07829 700 099. Person Centred Training in Dementia Care for professional care staff – two day course. Also short courses for businesses and local companies who may come into contact with people with dementia during their working day. Contact the office for further information. Education Workshops for schools and other youth organisations. Free of charge. Contact Jo Cummins. Informal talks to Island groups and organisations. Contact Jo Cummins. |
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