Byw yn dda gyda dementia ar ôl diagnosis/ Living well with dementia after diagnosis

Byw yn dda gyda dementia ar ôl diagnosis / Living well with dementia after diagnosis is a bilingual pack that provides information for people who have been newly diagnosed with dementia.

The pack has been developed by Alzheimer's Society following the receipt of a grant from the Welsh Government. As part of the National Dementia Vision for Wales, the Welsh Government has committed to improving information on dementia by developing bilingual information packs for people diagnosed with dementia, their families, friends and carers; creating a dedicated dementia information helpline for Wales and extending the Welsh Government's Book Prescription Scheme to include dementia care.

Part 1 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2012, commencing in October 2012 will introduce Local Primary Mental Health Support Services that will offer support to people of all ages and will include those with memory impairment. These services will be available within and alongside primary care in GP settings.

Further information

A diagnosis of dementia may come as a shock and you may need some reassurance and support as there is much that can be done in the early stages that can help make life easier and more enjoyable.

The pack is easy to use and is broken down into sections that signpost you towards health and social care services, local services and other third sector agencies that can support you. 

English versions

• What your diagnosis means to you (Living with dementia booklet)
  
• Dementia and driving (Living with dementia booklet)
  
• Managing your money (Living with dementia booklet)
  
• This is me
  

Support services available to you

• Alzheimer's Society services in Wales
• Our National Dementia Helpline: 0300 222 1122
• Other support services