More information needed for Dementia Patients
When I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia, my GP just told me the diagnosis, gave me my medication and that was it. He never gave me any information about my condition or asked if I need support or signposted me to local support groups. I didn’t know what to do. I felt degraded, I just sat on a chair at home for three weeks without knowing what to do. My wife has never got any information as a carer neither. Now that I am linked to support groups such as the dementia council, I feel more useful again. For someone as active as I was, the diagnosis was a huge blow. The GPs should routinely pass information to patients about dementia cafes, carers, support groups and mental health support for patients & their carers.