Living with Dementia

Groundwork NE & Cumbria are currently delivering a programme to address social isolation and loneliness amongst people presenting memory problems (undiagnosed and diagnosed dementia) and their carers in Stockton on Tees. Activities are based around horticulture, green exercise and other activities, encouraging people to connect with nature.

Playlist for Life is a UK music and dementia charity.

Teesside Dementia Link Services is a charity based in the Tees Valley that aims to provide support to dementia sufferers and their carers, through support groups, activities and social events.

The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme adopted by Cleveland Police and other police services across the country. It encourages carers, families, friends or neighbours, to hold information about the person with dementia that can help the police find them if they do go missing.

Young Onset Dementia (YOD) is defined as the onset of dementia before the age of 65 years is increasingly recognised as an important clinical and social problem.