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.
New gadget to thwart Paignton seafront car pests
Anti-social driving has been blighting the area for some time'
East Devon cliff fall site still under scrutiny
The fall at Beer has been investigated
Exeter's new waste recycling plant to cost £13 million
New building will be cheaper than modernising existing plant
20 homes for Torridge village proposed
40% will be affordable
Pavement licence fees could rise in East Devon
A new policy has been adopted
Police appeal after phone theft scam
The money was never exchanged
