In his new In Touch newsletter to residents, County Councillor Aidy Riggott wrote that he recently completed a training course to become a Dementia Friend and pledged to help raise awareness of the five key messages:

• Dementia is not a natural part of ageing
• Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain
• Dementia is not just about losing your memory - it can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday tasks
• It is possible to live well with dementia
• There is more to a person than dementia

For further information, support or advice about dementia visit alzheimers.org.uk or call the National Dementia Helpline 0300 2221122