Dementia support
People may get some health problems as they get older.
Sometimes they may find it more difficult to remember things or how to do things.
This may be due to an illness called dementia.
Anyone can get dementia as they get older.
There is on the Alzheimer’s Society website.
If you or your carers are worried that you have dementia you can ask for an assessment.
This video is for people with a learning disability.
It explains what happens in an assessment when you or your carers think there might be a change in your abilities.
It explains the process and what will happen during the assessment.
There is also a video for carers.
It explains what happens when a person with learning disabilities is referred because of concerns that they are showing signs of dementia.
Baseline Assessments for People with Down’s Syndrome
People with Down’s Syndrome have a greater risk of developing dementia.
Because of this, a baseline assessment is done to see what you can do now.
It is important to know what you are good at now while you are young and healthy.
They will do puzzles and games with you.
They will talk to your carers.
You will be referred by your GP for the baseline assessment when you are 30.
If this does not happen, you can ask your GP or contact your Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) to ask for an assessment.
If you have difficulties in the future, the assessments can be done again to see if there are any changes.
This video is for people with a learning disability.
It tells you about baseline assessments for people with Down’s Syndrome.
There is also a video for carers.
It explains why we want to offer people with Down's syndrome a baseline psychology assessment.
How to have an assessment
Contact your CTPLD for more information or to ask for a referral form.
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Phone: 01372 216 280
Email: ctpldeast@nhs.uk
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Phone: 01932 587 080
Email: rxx.ctpldwest@nhs.net