Lets Talk May: Dementia

When is it forgetfulness and when is it dementia?

In May, Let's Talk had a talk about dementia - helping us to identify early symptoms, how to get a diagnosis, the importance of getting an early diagnosis and what you can do to reduce the risk of getting dementia. 

Keeping active and engaged can really help in reducing the risk of dementia - as presenter Sophia Stevens, Senior Commissioning Manager, Age Well, Islington Council shared, "What's good for your heart, is good for your brain." 

❤️ Understanding more about dementia

See the Islington Council Dementia Let's Talk Slides

See the Islington Life tips and guidance for Dementia Action Week - May 2026 about reducing the risk of dementia and taking action if you're concerned.

❤️ Identifying symptoms and getting a diagnosis

See the Alzheimers Society: symptoms

See the Alzheimer's Society: getting a dementia diagnosis

Speak to your GP - to talk about concerns and for initial tests

Islington Memory Service - for more indepth tests, following a conversation with your GP.

❤️ Keeping social and active can help reduce the risk of dementia

See Islington Get Togethers and the Age UK Islington printable April-June newsletter.

See Healthy Generations activities.

See comprehensive Islington Council Activities information.

See U3a Let's Talk slides including information about their groups.

❤️ Dementia support groups

See Age UK Islington's dementia-friendly activities listings

Read interview with ​local resident Babette who attends the monthly Minds Together Cafe​ at Goodinge Community Centre and how a recent session sparked memories of music for her husband who used to be a DJ.