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We know that when someone develops dementia<\/a> (which includes Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>, vascular dementia<\/a>, Lewy body dementia<\/a> and frontotemporal dementia<\/a>) it doesn\u2019t just impact the person with the diagnosis \u2013 everyone around them is also affected in some way. That\u2019s why we’re here.<\/p>\n

Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses<\/a>, provide free advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. As experts in the condition, their tailored, life-changing support helps families through the fear and confusion of dementia. From sharing practical tips for caring, to offering compassionate emotional support and helping plan for the future, they are there when people impacted by the condition need them most.<\/p>\n

Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible. Whether it\u2019s on our Helpline<\/a>, through our virtual<\/a> or face-to-face clinics or in the community, our nurses give families affected by dementia the much-needed space to talk to someone who understands. It\u2019s why so many people describe Admiral Nurses as a lifeline.<\/p>\n

We are working hard to grow the number of Admiral Nurses across the UK so every family affected by dementia can access their support \u2013 whenever they need it.<\/p>\n

Together, we can ensure that no one has to face dementia alone.<\/p>\n

Why Admiral Nursing?<\/h3>\n

Admiral Nurses were named by the family of Joseph Levy CBE BEM, who founded the charity. Joseph had vascular dementia and was known affectionately as \u201cAdmiral Joe\u201d because of his love of sailing.<\/p>\n

Young onset dementia<\/h3>\n

Since our merger with YoungDementia UK in 2020, we have worked to develop a strong, sustainable, prominent Young Onset Dementia Programme which creates a centre of expertise for younger people with dementia, their families and the professionals supporting them.<\/p>\n

Dementia is considered \u2018young onset\u2019 where symptoms develop under the age of 65. There are estimated to be 70,800 people living with young onset dementia in the UK. We understand the different impact that dementia in mid-life has on the person, their family and their future and why specialist information and support is needed.<\/p>\n

Our young onset dementia section<\/a> contains information about symptoms, getting a diagnosis and how to live with the condition as well as a database of age-appropriate support across the UK. Our Helpline<\/a> and virtual clinics<\/a> also offer specialist advice and information around young onset dementia.<\/p>\n

Dementia UK hosts the Young Dementia Network<\/a>, an online influencing community of people who are passionate about improving the lives of people affected by young onset dementia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We know that when someone develops dementia (which includes Alzheimer\u2019s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia) it doesn\u2019t just impact the person with the diagnosis \u2013 everyone around them is also affected in some way. That\u2019s why we’re here. 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