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Dementia Support Services

Bringing together local dementia services under one roof

Dementia Support is an exciting local charity working in partnership with voluntary and charitable organisations, the NHS, West Sussex County Council and other statutory organisations, to create a unique community hub for dementia. Designed to truly enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for local people living with dementia, their family and carers.

Sage House is a bespoke, modern and functional community centre, where people can access the most up to date support, information and advice.

We offer Wayfinding to help guide families through their personal dementia journeys, as well as day care, a range of activities for those living with dementia and their carers, therapy rooms, a salon, a smart zone, and a café.

Sage House – Where Memories Matter

Sage House was officially opened on the 8th May 2018 by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex. Now fully operational, we aim to bring local dementia services together under one roof and provide the latest support, information, advice and activities to those living with Dementia.


Why Dementia Support?

Our vision is a society where dementia is wholly understood and accepted enabling people living with dementia to be fully supported throughout the whole of their journey, now and in the future.

Dementia Support was founded in 2014 to provide a vital service offering support, guidance and care for people in our community living with dementia.

West Sussex Dementia Framework Report, jointly produced by West Sussex County Council and the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, estimates 14,820 people are living in West Sussex with dementia and this is set to increase by 26% in 2021.

Dementia Support Charity is a new way provide care and improve the lives of local people living with dementia.

14,820
People living in West Sussex with dementia

26%
Increase by 2021

What is Dementia?

Dementia currently affects an estimated 850,000 people in the UK, and yet it is one of the most misunderstood and taboo illnesses affecting our population.

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. The umbrella term ‘dementia’ is used to describe a collection of symptoms associated with a progressive decline in cognitive function, largely amongst older people. While it can be considered a ‘mental health’ issue, it is caused by physical disease – affecting the structure and chemical workings of the brain, and resulting in a loss of memory, reasoning and communication skills.

Although it is not restricted to older people, dementia in younger people is less common. Dementia has however been diagnosed in people as young as 30, known as young onset dementia.

For more information please visit the Alzheimer’s Society website.

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“I find that I get a great feeling of maybe making someone’s day a little bit better by working in Daisy’s Cafe. I am in close contact with the customers and from time to time get to hear wonderful stories of their past achievements. Also if asked I can share my experiences of caring for someone living with dementia as I did with my wife Dolly. Volunteering gives me as sense of making a small positive difference to someone’s maybe difficult day. Can’t wait to get to Sage House on my volunteering days!”

Ronnie

“I decided to volunteer my time and services to the Daisy’s Café after being invited to an afternoon tea with my WI group as Sage House is a charity we support. I am very impressed with the quality of the food produced and how lovely everyone is to work with. It's fun, rewarding and so worthwhile.”

Claire

“Volunteering at Sage House has been a wonderful experience from the start. I joined the team in Daisy’s cafe in May this year. The staff in Daisy’s are really friendly, and like all the staff, they appreciate the volunteers and what we contribute. The environment is light, colourful, modern, comfortable, and welcoming. I love it.”

Sylvia

“I first visited Daisy’s Cafe with the WI Bognor Regis for a fundraising thank you. Whilst there my friend and I spoke to a member of staff about the running of Sage House and had a guided tour of the building. Afterwards we decided to volunteer a few hours helping in the Daisy’s Cafe and it has proved to be an enjoyable and fun experience interacting with the customers and help with the smooth running of the Cafe and consider it to be a worthy cause.”

Bee

“I have been volunteering twice a week at Sage House for the last 6 months and really enjoy my time there. I get to meet some lovely interesting friendly people. The staff are very helpful and supportive. There is always someone to ask if any problems occur. It is a pleasure to work with the general public and I also volunteer at the CST group. Sage House is a worthwhile charity to support and hours can be arranged to suit the individual. I recommend volunteering at this unique Centre.”

Vera

It has been so helpful for me, Mum loves the music and sings a-long, I can put them on repeat and it gives me time to get some house work done. It makes Mum so happy.

Carer

The Sport talk session was such fun and I felt like I was down the pub chatting with my mates, not at home in lockdown.

We couldn’t live without Sage House to help and support us with their wonderful staff.

You do a great job and I can always know that my husbands needs are catered for and I can relax.

Carer

An absolutely amazing service, I don’t know how I managed before

Carer

Couple

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