Alzheimers Society - Bury

About Us

Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

There are 750,000 people with dementia in the UK with numbers set to rise to one million by 2021.

Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many of our 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with dementia themselves, and their experiences help to inform our work.

The Society's fight for a better world for people with all types of dementia takes a wide range of forms. Through our network of local services, we touch the lives of over 30,000 people every week, providing practical services and support for people with dementia and their carers. Every year, more than a million people make use of the information we provide.

Through campaigning and lobbying we strive to influence government policies and raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with dementia and the people who care for them. And through our research programme we work to improve the knowledge we have about dementia and its treatment - and pursuing the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

About dementia

The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.

Dementia' is an umbrella term. It describes the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases or conditions. There are many different types of dementia although some are far more common than others. They are often named according to the condition that has caused the dementia. Some of the more common types are outlined below.

Alzheimer's disease

This is the most common cause of dementia. During the course of the disease, the chemistry and structure of the brain changes, leading to the death of brain cells.

Factsheet: What is Alzheimer's disease?

Vascular dementia

If the oxygen supply to the brain fails, brain cells may die. The symptoms of vascular dementia can occur either suddenly, following a stroke, or over time, through a series of small strokes.

Factsheet: What is vascular dementia?

Dementia with Lewy bodies

This form of dementia gets its name from tiny spherical structures that develop inside nerve cells. Their presence in the brain leads to the degeneration of brain tissue.

Factsheet: What is dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)?

Living with dementia

A diagnosis of dementia can come as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It can also be hard for those close to you.

You will all need a great deal of reassurance and support. However, there is much that you can do in the early stages that can help to make life easier and more enjoyable, both now and in the future.

As an introduction, you may wish to read our factsheet, What if I have dementia?

Dementia Adviser Service - Bury

The dementia adviser service is for people with dementia as the main priority, as well as their supporters and carers, providing a named contact throughout their journey with dementia.

Dementia Advisers Sharon Bannister and Nicola Meaking can be contacted on 0161 763 9907.

Alzheimer's Society - Singing for the Brain - Elms Community Centre - Bury

Alzheimer's Society - Singing for the Brain - Parkhills Community Trust - Bury

Alzheimer's Society-singing for the brain -St Margaret's Community Centre - Bury

Singing for the brain is a service provided by the Alzheimers Society which uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and social environment.

Bury Local Service Office

Ribchester House 18 Parsons Lane
Bury
Greater Manchester

BL9 0JT

Tel: 01617 639 907