Wales Dementia Helpline

22/11/2025

If you are living with we are here 24/7 on 0808 808 2235 and dementia@helpline.wales for support and advice. rb

21/11/2025

We are open 24/7 to offer , and relating to .
Call 0808 808 2235 or Email dementia@helpline.wales (gk)

21/11/2025

If you have Dementia, or care for someone who has, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to offer support, advice and signposting.
You can reach out to us by calling us or using our emailing service.
Call 0808 808 2235
Email dementia@helpline.wales (SH)

21/11/2025

Everyone is an individual. Helpful advice from Dementia Friends. (SH)

'Dementia is not just about memory loss'. This is the third thing we want everyone to know about dementia.

Memory problems are a common early sign of dementia, but not for everyone. A person with early-stage dementia might ask for the same information repeatedly or forget something they were recently told. But dementia can also affect the way people think, speak, perceive things, feel and behave.

Every person’s experience is unique and with greater understanding, we can all help make our communities more inclusive and supportive. Learn more about this by becoming a Dementia Friend at dementiafriends.org.uk

21/11/2025

Juggling the responsibilities of caring can be difficult for helpful advice please follow the link below. (SH)

As a carer, you deserve to look after yourself, too.

But we know that can sometimes be easier said than done when you’re balancing a caring role with the demands of daily life.

There are no easy answers, but it’s important to try and take time for yourself, even if it’s in small ways.

Try and make the most of the time you do have. This could mean working on a craft you enjoy during your breaks at work, or listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks on your commute.

Try adding your interests into daily life - for instance, you and your loved one with dementia could sit and watch a documentary on a topic you’re interested in together.

It can also help to lean on friends and family, whether that’s asking them to step in so you can take a break, or chatting to someone who understands what you’re going through and can really listen. You could also look for local carers' support groups, or visit our online Dementia Support Forum to connect with other people who ‘get it’.

And if you’re struggling, speak to your GP. Carers can often reach a crisis point before they realise that they’ve been struggling for a while in their role. But you don’t need to reach breaking point to ask for help, like counselling or extra support services.

Social services can also carry out a care assessment for your loved one, and a carers assessment for you. They may be able to help with carers, day care or respite care, to give you time to rest, socialize, or do something you enjoy.

Getting help and support before you think you need it is one way to prepare for the future. Some services have waiting lists, so it may be reassuring to know that you have a plan in place.

And if you need support or advice, we’re here for you too. Just give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

20/11/2025

Llinell Gymorth Dementia Cymru
Cefnogi pobl â dementia a’u gofalwyr
Mae’r llinell gymorth yn cynnig cefnogaeth emosiynol i unrhyw un, o unrhyw oed, sy’n gofalu am rywun gyda Dementia yn ogystal ag aelodau eraill o’r teulu neu gyfeillion.
Bydd y gwasanaeth hefyd yn helpu ac yn cefnogi’r rhai sydd wedi cael diagnosis o Ddementia.
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☎️ 0808 808 2235
📧 dementia@helpline.wales

20/11/2025

If you have Dementia, or care for someone who has, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to offer support, advice and signposting.
You can reach out to us by calling us or using our emailing service.
Call 0808 808 2235
Email dementia@helpline.wales (VM)

19/11/2025

If you have Dementia, or care for someone who has, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to offer support, advice and signposting.
You can reach out to us by calling us or using our emailing service.
☎️ Call 0808 808 2235
📧 Email dementia@helpline.wales -AD

19/11/2025

We are open 24/7 to offer support, advice and signposting relating to dementia.
☎️ Call 0808 808 2235
📧 Email dementia@helpline.wales
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19/11/2025

We are open 24/7 to offer support, advice and signposting relating to dementia.
☎️ Call 0808 808 2235
📧 Email dementia@helpline.wales (VM)

19/11/2025

🧠 Understanding Dementia: Know When to Seek Help 🧠
Memory lapses or confusion can sometimes be normal, but they could also be early signs of dementia. Recognizing the warning signs early is key to getting the right support.

🚨 Seek help if you or a loved one experience:

📍Frequent memory loss that disrupts daily life

📌Difficulty performing familiar tasks

⚙️Confusion about time or place

🤷‍♀️Changes in mood, personality, or behaviour

🖼️Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relationships

💡 Early assessment by a healthcare professional can lead to better planning, support, and treatment options. You don’t have to face this alone.

📞 If you notice these signs, speak to your GP or a specialist as soon as possible. Support is available, and early intervention can make a difference.