Real stories Every step of the way: Taking up the challenge for Mum Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge. Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge. ... 01 December 2020
Information Tag: Information. Set up an online Tribute Fund Setting up an Alzheimer’s Society Tribute Fund can be a beautiful way to honour the life of somebody you love. Read more
News Tag: News. Santander employees reach £1 million mark in aid of Alzheimer’s Society Santander UK employees have raised more than £1 million for the company’s national charity partners Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland by taking part in fundraising events such as Memory Walk, Cupcake Day, It’s a Knockout and Elf Day since the partnership began in 2019. Read more
Real stories A better farewell: Giving Mum the send-off she deserved When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye. When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye. ... 30 September 2020
Real stories Ready, set, SNOW! It’s almost time for Elf Day again Rachael Slee in Barry, south Wales, remembers last year’s Elf Day at Vale of Glamorgan Council. Rachael Slee in Barry, south Wales, remembers last year’s Elf Day at Vale of Glamorgan Council. ... 30 September 2020
Real stories Dealing with grief through music after losing my wife to dementia Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Dealing with his grief, Robert used his experiences as a carer to create an album of music that he hopes can help others in the same position. Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Dealing with his grief, Robert used his experiences as a carer to create an album of music that he hopes can help others in the same position. ... 29 September 2020 0comments.
News Tag: News. Stars from the worlds of sport, music and TV join forces in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Pryce CBE and Vicky McClure have completed their own Memory Walks for Alzheimer’s Society to support people affected by dementia, worst hit by coronavirus crisis. Read more
News Tag: News. Dancing icon Arlene Phillips CBE shares her moves with former dance teacher with dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and famous choreographer Arlene Phillips CBE spoke and danced with former dance teacher Julie, who is living with dementia, to highlight the importance of keeping active. Read more
News Tag: News. Grammy-nominated Producer Naughty Boy swaps song writing with raising awareness of dementia in homage to his mother The Grammy nominated DJ and musician, Naughty Boy, takes part in Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk, after his mother was diagnosed with dementia. Read more
Real stories Why I take part in Memory Walk: Jeanette's story After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. ... 13 August 2020 2comments.
Real stories A special space: Creating an online tribute page to help fight dementia Michelle Pease in Basildon, Essex, tells us how setting up an online tribute page in memory of her mum, Dorothy Chambers, has helped her family. Michelle Pease in Basildon, Essex, tells us how setting up an online tribute page in memory of her mum, Dorothy Chambers, has helped her family. ... 31 July 2020
Support us Tag: Support us. How to become an Alzheimer's Society corporate partner Find out how to become a corporate partner with Alzheimer's Society and help raise vital funds to support people living with dementia. Read more