Advice Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia Denise Devlin, in County Tyrone, tells us how community events, social media and fundraising have helped to increase understanding of dementia. Denise Devlin, in County Tyrone, tells us how community events, social media and fundraising have helped to increase understanding of dementia. ... 30 September 2024 0comments.
Real stories My quizzes have raised thousands to help fight dementia Since his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Bryan Talbot, 85, in Oxfordshire has raised thousands for the Society by hosting pub quizzes. Since his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Bryan Talbot, 85, in Oxfordshire has raised thousands for the Society by hosting pub quizzes. ... 30 September 2024 0comments.
Real stories Memory Walks help us to unite against dementia Michelle Spratt from Wokingham, Berkshire tells us why Memory Walks are now a firm family tradition. Michelle Spratt from Wokingham, Berkshire tells us why Memory Walks are now a firm family tradition. ... 01 August 2024 0comments.
Real stories A 24-hour guitar marathon to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society Ann MacCarthy in Derbyshire shares what it was like to play in a 24-hour guitar marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Ann MacCarthy in Derbyshire shares what it was like to play in a 24-hour guitar marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Running hundreds of miles to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Society Jack Gibson, in Newquay, shares what motivated him to run hundreds of miles in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Jack Gibson, in Newquay, shares what motivated him to run hundreds of miles in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. ... 31 January 2024 1comment.
Real stories Organising a tennis event for Alzheimer’s Society and playing in drag Craig Whymark, in Essex, shares why he organised a tennis fundraiser, taking part in it as Fanny Galore. Craig Whymark, in Essex, shares why he organised a tennis fundraiser, taking part in it as Fanny Galore. ... 01 December 2023
Real stories Taking on running events to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society Melissa Young, in Newcastle upon Tyne, has raised funds for Alzheimer’s Society at every Great North Run since 2020. Melissa Young, in Newcastle upon Tyne, has raised funds for Alzheimer’s Society at every Great North Run since 2020. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for dementia in memory of mum Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. ... 28 September 2023
News Tag: News. England squad to wear limited-edition shirts as part of FA auction supporting Alzheimer's Society The England squad will wear a unique pre-match top ahead of the 150th Anniversary Heritage Match against Scotland at Hampden Park. The shirt will be auctioned off to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. Read more
Real stories I complete 5km every day to raise money for dementia in memory of dad Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support. Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support. ... 09 August 2023
Real stories Why I want to take part in Memory Walk this autumn Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad. Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad. ... 01 August 2023
Information Getting support from others caring for a person with dementia Being the person who a relative or friend with dementia relies on for support can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Being the person who a relative or friend with dementia relies on for support can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. ... 01 August 2023