Links to Relevant Organisations
To find out more about dementia and the issues affecting those with dementia and their families, please visit:
- British Society of Gerontology - www.britishgerontology.org
The British Society of Gerontology is interested in promoting an understanding of ageing and later life. It has a wide inter-disciplinary membership, which it considers to be one of its strengths.
- Alzheimer's Society - www.alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation which seeks to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many of its 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, professionals or people with dementia themselves and their experiences help to inform the society's work.
- CareInfo.org - www.careinfo.org
The essential website for the long term care sector.
- Methodist Homes - www.mha.org.uk
A charity providing care homes, housing and support services for older people throughout Britain.
- Specialized Early Care - www.specal.co.uk
SPECAL is a UK Dementia and Alzheimers charity which provides services, courses and advice.Core to their concepts is the SPECAL Photo Album.
- Psychology Specialists Working with Older People - www.psige.org.uk
A forum for psychologists with an interest in working with older people.
- Age Concern - http://www.ageconcern.org.uk
