Around the world, 44 million people are living with dementia, and this number is predicted to nearly double every 20 years, with a new case diagnosed every 4 seconds* .
If you work with patients with dementia, or if you know of someone with dementia, you'll find the dementia resources in your library helpful. We have a number of books covering various aspects of the condition - ranging from living well after diagnosis and coping with early onset dementia, to guides for carers and stories of experiences from family members of dementia sufferers. Trust staff can borrow these books and show them to patients' families if they are looking for further information and advice. All the books in the library at Pinewood House are also available in Stockport Libraries, so family members can borrow these titles - and many more - from their local public library.
The staff at Stockport Libraries also offer reminiscence sessions so if you would like them to come to your department, please contact the library at Stepping Hill on 0161 419 4690 for further details.
* Figures taken from an editorial 'Addressing global dementia' in the Lancet, volume 383, issue 9936, page 2185 (28th June 2014).
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