Crediton has designated itself a dementia friendly town, after months of work by organisations including the Rotary Club, Senior Voice and community representatives
The Devon Alzheimers Society has been training staff at local shops and businesses to be aware of the signs of dementia, and how to talk to people with the condition.
It comes just a day before the national launch of the 'purple angel' symbol which can be displayed by businesses whose staff have had similar training.
MP frustrated over Torbay Hospital funding
Conservative and Labour governments both blamed for under-investment
Plans for affordable homes on Exeter County Hall site
Step forward expected
Teenager jailed for train station rape
He also sexually assaulted a girl on a train
Anger over planned Plymouth road closure
Traffic would be diverted to congested Deep Lane Junction
Cyclist in serious condition following hit and run
Bovey Tracey road closed for several hours
Paignton shopping centre to become car park
'It has the potential for a catalytic regeneration development'
