Living well with dementia
mentors
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Informative , Supportive , Empowering
Who we are
Our Horsesmouth mentors are people with dementia, their families, friends and carers who are using their personal experiences to help others. Our mentors share information and advice on dealing with the challenges of dementia and gaining confidence that it is possible to live well with dementia and continue to play an active and useful role in society.
If you are affected by dementia in any way then sign up as a Living well with Dementia mentor.
‘Living well with dementia’ is a national programme at the Department of Health (DH). It aims to increase awareness of dementia, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and radically improve the quality of care that people with the condition receive.
The National Dementia Programme has responsibility in Government for delivering the National Dementia Strategy, a landmark document that will transform the qualit
Our areas of expertise
Information and advice
Dementia affects over 700,000 people in the UK. If you or a loved one have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia you can contact a ‘Living well with dementia’ mentor on Horsesmouth to get support from someone who has been in the same situation and has faced the same challenges.
Our public facing website will also provide you with useful background information about dementia, advice on what to expect and some practical tips on how to help.
Campaigning for greater awareness of dementia
One in three (32 per cent) people are uncomfortable around people with dementia according to Department of Health research.
In partnership with Alzheimer’s Society DH have produced the 'Living Well' campaign, which features real people with dementia who declare 'I have dementia - I also have a life'. It aims to educate the public about the condition and demonstrate the simple things everyone can do to help people live well with dementia.
The campaign also aims to address low levels of public understanding that can leave people with dementia and their families facing discrimination.
Why we're on horsesmouth
We want to enable people with experiences of dementia to offer one another support and empower those seeking advice to choose the right mentor for them. If you have experiences relating to Dementia, you can become a Living Well with Dementia mentor. Click here to sign up!
Help us reach people affected by dementia by distributing the Living Well with Dementia on Horsesmouth poster and leaflet.
Download the A5 leaflet
Download the A4 Poster
More information
Visit: www.nhs.uk/dementia
Visit: www.dementia.dh.gov.uk
Featured mentors
Latest Mentor Shout Outs
hello from a new mentor
"Hi, i was thinking today why would you trust me with your worries, thoughts and fears? You know nothing about me or my life experiences. So i thought i would tell you a little about myself and then if you want too, and feel i can help, you can do th..."
Latest Pearls of Wisdom
Duck!
"If it walks like a duck, looks like a duck and talks like a duck, then it is a duck.
The message behind this is, if something appears to be "too good to be true" you should really think and determine if it is. In life, some opportunities..."
What is online mentoring?
If you've lived, you've learned...and you've probably got a story to tell. Mentoring online is the perfect way to share your hard earned-wisdom with those who can benefit from your experiences and knowledge, all in a supportive, safe and secure online environment. It takes seconds to sign up and you never know who you might meet!
Can't find the right mentor? Just send a request!
If you've tried using search and browsed the profiles on our site but can't find anyone who's quite right for you, send a request for a mentor to the whole community. You'll get some good responses and one or two may turn into mentoring relationships.
Other users say...
I am very lucky to have found your website. Recently I wrote about a problem which I face very often.... There were 10 responses from 10 mentors. They have really explained to me and made me understand that I do not have any problem. Your services are wonderful and I am very much thankful to all of you.
I have been mentoring on HM for 18 months. I really enjoy it & hopefully I am helping other people. Recently I posted my my first 'request for a mentor'. I have been completely bowled over by the response. So many people taking their time & making the effort to offer constructive advice in a friendly polite manner. For me it completely validates the intent behind HM. It reminds me how many good, helpful people there are out there. Thanks for providing such a great service.
well what a geat website! in all honestly, i basically typed in "agony aunts online" while on a down day just expecting some upbeat optimism on the computer, and came across this site. it is so much better than just reading a passage on a website, to actually talk to REAL people for honest advice and listening about particular subjects rather than a general overview.
Schmangled
I just want to say thanks to everyone who replied to one of my recent shout outs about forgiving - every message was useful and some very helpful indeed! It really feels good to know other people understand how i've been feeling, and to know there are people not far from me to help! Thanks so much, and everyone please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can help anyone with any problem you may be having xxx
Georgieee
