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Advice 5 things to do and say when a person is diagnosed with dementia Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago. Here, she shares five ways you can support people with dementia after a diagnosis. Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago. Here, she shares five ways you can support people with dementia after a diagnosis. ... 22 May 2018
Real stories Not hiding away or feeling ashamed of having dementia Pamela Roberts has dementia. She is working to make her local community in Longridge dementia-friendly to help tackle the stigma around the condition. Pamela Roberts has dementia. She is working to make her local community in Longridge dementia-friendly to help tackle the stigma around the condition. ... 21 May 2018
News Tag: News. 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). Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia-friendly rural communities The following information and guidance is designed to help all types of rural communities increase awareness of dementia and become more dementia-friendly. Read more
Information Tag: Information. 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. Read more
Information Tag: Information. 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. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Taking Action on Dementia Handbook: Make a difference locally Use our handbook to take action on dementia in your community. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia Friends Information Session: for all learners Hold a Dementia Friends Information Session for your classes. Read more
Information Tag: Information. 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. Read more
Support us Tag: Support us. Make Northern Ireland dementia-friendly Learn about the 5 priorities for action in Northern Ireland. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. 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. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. 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. Read more