Dementia Action Week, Taking Action on Improving Dementia Diagnosis Rates
Despite its importance, many people face delays in receiving a diagnosis due to various factors, including stigma, lack of awareness, & limited access to healthcare resources.
Dementia Action Week, Taking Action on Improving Dementia Diagnosis Rates
You may already have seen our posts over the last few days about how Dementia can affect different people differently, however, getting to the point where you understand that these symptoms are in fact dementia can be a long and frustration.
This year’s theme for Dementia Action Week, Taking Action on Improving Dementia Diagnosis Rates, is so important to us and we are fortunate to have a really strong local network of people who can signpost you in a positive and meaningful way. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the quality of life for those affected by dementia and are passionate about the importance of early diagnosis, as it allows individuals and their families to plan for the future, access essential support and services, and begin treatment that can help manage symptoms.
Despite its importance, many people face delays in receiving a diagnosis due to various factors, including stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to healthcare resources.
𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕?
Improving diagnosis rates is crucial because this allows for :
💜 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀
Early diagnosis provides an opportunity for better management of symptoms through medications, lifestyle changes, and supportive therapies.
💙 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
Individuals diagnosed with dementia and their families can access a range of support services, including in-home care, support groups, and educational resources.
💜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
A timely diagnosis allows families to make informed decisions about legal, financial, and care planning.
💙 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮
Increasing awareness and understanding about dementia can help reduce the stigma and encourage more people to seek help early. At Home Instead, we are committed to improving dementia diagnosis rates and supporting individuals and their families throughout their journey.
𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕
Community Education: Our monthly Pub and Pastries meet up are dementia friendly and aim to help normalise outings for people who have received a diagnosis and who may feel lost, lonely or isolated. We invite different speakers and service providers who are keen to meet and help anyone facing a diagnosis or anyone with a diagnosis, their family, care givers and friends.
Support for Families: Our CAREGivers are trained in dementia care, providing families with the knowledge and resources they need to support their loved ones.
Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: We support advocacy campaigns established by national providers to promote policy changes that improve access to diagnostic services and support for those living with dementia.
Take Action Today!
💜 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 💙 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀💜 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀💙𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. At Home Instead, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised care that enhances the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their families. Let’s take action this Dementia Action Week to improve diagnosis rates and support those in our local communities. 💜💙
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