Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

What to do when a vulnerable person goes missing

What can you do when a vulnerable person goes missing?

“Over the past decade, I have heard so many stories of vulnerable people going missing, particularly those living with dementia. Many people have been found, but for some the consequences were tragic.

"Last week Eric went to collect a chinese takeaway for himself and Margaret his wife, who was in the car right outside....

Dementia misdiagnosed as the Menopause

There are misconceptions that still exist around memory loss just being part of getting old and this can be a big barrier to accessing a dementia diagnosis.

This year's theme for Dementia Action Week is based around a timely diagnosis.

"It is vital to understand young people get dementia and there are around 40,000 people under 65 living with young onset dementia,” says Gina...