Dementia Friendly Communities | Alzheimer's Society

What makes a dementia-friendly cinema?

A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly.

People with dementia in rural communities increasingly isolated

We launch a guide urging individuals and organisations in rural communities to take action to become more dementia friendly, ahead of Dementia Action Week (21-27 May 2018).

The care home and community engagement toolkit

Download materials to help unite care homes and communities, including our How-To Guide for care home managers and staff, plus posters, letter templates and more.

The Scout Association: A Million Hands dementia resource pack

Use our A Million Hands resource pack to take action on dementia with your Scout group.

Taking Action on Dementia Handbook: Make a difference locally

Use our handbook to take action on dementia in your community.

Dementia Friends Information Session: for all learners

Hold a Dementia Friends Information Session for your classes.

Memories with Grandma activity pack: for 5-11 year olds

Teach about dementia in the classroom and turn students into Dementia Friends with our animation and activity pack.

Living with dementia - Living alone

If you have dementia and live alone, this booklet is for you. Our guide on living alone is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or order a printed version of the booklet here.

A dance programme set up by a physiotherapist brings people with dementia together

From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, dancing, great for fitness and feeling good, can also benefit people with dementia. Heather Stephen found out about a dance programme that is bringing people together in Cumbria.

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.

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.

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.

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.