HELP is available for Keighley people worried about their memory.

The Alzheimer’s Society says lapses in memory are common – and normally a nuisance rather than anything more serious.

But the charity urges anybody who notices the situation – with themselves or a loved one – getting worse, where it starts to affect everyday life, to speak to their GP.

“Memory problems do not always mean dementia,” said Judith King, head of region for the society.

“They can also be a sign of conditions including depression, infections and vitamin deficiencies, which is another reason to get them checked out.

“If you are diagnosed with dementia, we can help get the right support in place for you or your loved one.

“Our personalised support service, Dementia Connect, will link you to a whole range of help – by phone, online and, when safe to do so, face-to-face.

“It’s in huge part thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery – who have raised £2.3 million for the Alzheimer’s Society – that we can continue transforming the lives of people affected by dementia.”

The charity has a team of dementia advisors which provides practical and emotional support to people living with the condition.

For further information, visit alzheimers.org.uk. The support line can be contacted on 0333 150 3456.