Dementia
Dementia is not a specific illness, it is a term we use for a group of symptoms caused by different illnesses that damage the brain.
These illnesses affect different parts of the brain, which is why dementia is different for everyone.
Dementia makes it harder for a person to think, talk, or remember things. Over time dementia gets worse and impacts a person's daily life and the lives of those close to them.
There is no cure for dementia yet but the right care, treatments, and support can help people with dementia live well for as long as possible
Our dementia pages provide more information about different stages of dementia and how you can get support.
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- Select translate this web content tab and select the language from the list
- Then click on Adult Social Care tab, this will take you to the ‘help for people with specific needs’ and the dementia website.
Join the Dementia Citizen Group
Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care Commissioning and Strategy Team would like to invite those living with dementia and their carers to join the Dementia Citizen Group.
- We need your help to understand what areas need to be improved and what is working well.
- We would especially like to hear from people at different stages of their dementia journey.
- Meetings will be held online (MS Teams) ad hoc from March 2025.
Here is how you can get involved to register your interest.
