case study • dementia community links
Brian has recently been
diagnosed with dementia
and lives in a one bedroom flat,
although spends all of his day with
his friend Jane. Both had got out of
the routine of going to social activities
though they do use the local buses
and frequently go into town.
Brian and Jane visited Charnley
Fold to attend one of the Post
Diagnostic evening “drop in” and
found the evening most useful.
Since Brian has been diagnosed
with dementia they were unsure
what help/services were available.
During the clinic they engaged with
Dementia Community Links.
A referral was made and a visit
arranged to find out what they would
like to do. They were introduced to
the Charnley Fold walking group,
which they both enjoyed and proved
to be very beneficial. They also tried
a local lunch group, although did not
find it suitable at present, though they
said they may consider in the future.
Brian was quite keen to attend a
social group.
A coffee morning was sourced at the
Fleece Inn as well as the Pig and
Whistle lunch group, which they both
agreed to go to. They also looked at
using the bus from these venues to
go to Southport or Lytham St Anne’s
once the weather gets warmer.