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Information Tag: Information. New resources for teachers, youth group leaders, young people and parents From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, Katherine Hirst, Public Awareness Officer, highlights new resources to help increase understanding about dementia among younger people. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. People with dementia sharing their experiences through visits to local schools From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, people with dementia in Sussex are raising awareness among young people in their community. Andrew Bence shared in an enriching visit to a local secondary school. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Through Dementia Friends more people are learning about dementia and how they can help From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, over 1 million people have been learning more about dementia and how they can make a difference. Danny Ratnaike asks Dementia Friends and Dementia Friends Championsabout their experiences. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Shrewsbury Review Panel David Latcham, a Service User Review Panel (SURP) Group Facilitator talks about his experience of setting up his first SURP group, and how the last 12 months have gone. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Become a local representative so Alzheimer's Society can be active in every community From the June 2015 issue of our magazine, Alzheimer's Society is extending our network of local representative volunteers so that we can influence organisations and decision-makers in every community. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Online support and expert Q&As from Talking Point, our online support community From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, people may have questions about dementia or need support at any time of day or night, and Talking Point is a free, safe space that is open 24 hours. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A woman determined to create communities that are more dementia friendly From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, a dementia diagnosis can turn life upside down. Luke Bishop talks to a woman who found ways to use her energy and determination to make life better. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A volunteer helping churches across his county to support people affected by dementia From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, a prominent volunteer in Cumbria is working with churches to provide supportive environments. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Carers of people with dementia in County Tyrone come together for peer support From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, learn how peer support groups can offer a lifeline to carers through meeting other people who understand what they are going through. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Bringing younger men with dementia together to enjoy physical activities From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, a new service focuses on bringing younger men with dementia together for physical activities. Julie Penfold attends a session to see how the pilot is going. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A man with dementia who overcame his anxieties about going to support groups From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, When John Kelly first went to a group for people with memory problems, he wasn't sure he'd be able to cross the threshold. Luke Bishop hears how he now helps others overcome their anxieties. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Tips from carers of people with dementia about coping with warmer weather From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, Talking Point members share tips about helping someone with dementia who is struggling to cope with warmer summer weather. Read more