Information Tag: Information. Tick for Gift Aid Changing your Gift Aid preference is simple. One tick could make a huge difference to people affected by dementia. For every £1 we raise, the government contributes an additional 25p through Gift Aid. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Symptoms, testing and treatment of coronavirus with dementia Older people and people with dementia are more likely to become seriously ill with coronavirus (Covid). Our information here summarises symptoms of coronavirus, tests and diagnosis. It also covers support for a person with coronavirus. Read more
Information Impact of isolation: Worries about a person with dementia during lockdown Advice for supporting a relative with dementia who is isolated at home due to coronavirus. Advice for supporting a relative with dementia who is isolated at home due to coronavirus. ... 01 June 2020
Information Busy at home: Activity products being tested by people affected by dementia We preview fun and engaging products from our online shop that people affected by dementia are feeding back about in our next magazine. We preview fun and engaging products from our online shop that people affected by dementia are feeding back about in our next magazine. ... 01 June 2020
Information Book group: A love story We hear what readers think about a memoir from a former Alzheimer’s Society service user whose wife had dementia. We hear what readers think about a memoir from a former Alzheimer’s Society service user whose wife had dementia. ... 01 June 2020
Information At home and online: Ideas for people affected by dementia during lockdown Ideas to help remain active and well while we need to stay at home. Ideas to help remain active and well while we need to stay at home. ... 01 June 2020
Information Taking your calls: Our Dementia Connect support line and coronavirus Denh Pham, Dementia Adviser, shares how Alzheimer’s Society’s support line is helping callers during the coronavirus outbreak. Denh Pham, Dementia Adviser, shares how Alzheimer’s Society’s support line is helping callers during the coronavirus outbreak. ... 01 June 2020
Information How we can help: Finding others who really understand your situation Share experiences and advice with other people whose lives are affected by dementia on our online community Talking Point. Share experiences and advice with other people whose lives are affected by dementia on our online community Talking Point. ... 01 June 2020
Information Tag: Information. Challenge Dementia - useful resources Welcome to your one stop shop for all things Challenge Dementia, where you can find everything you need to make your quiz truly quizzical! Read more
Information 5 tips for carers to look after your mental health during coronavirus There are many carers living with a person with dementia who are having a difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic. To help you, Alzheimer’s Society has put together five tips to benefit your wellbeing. There are many carers living with a person with dementia who are having a difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic. To help you, Alzheimer’s Society has put together five tips to benefit your wellbeing. ... 05 May 2020
Information Knit a ‘Snuggle Bear’ fidget teddy and support the NHS Knitted fidget toys and teddys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our 'Show You Care Snuggle Bear' to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Knitted fidget toys and teddys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our 'Show You Care Snuggle Bear' to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. ... 23 April 2020
Information Something to contribute: Feeling excluded from care decisions made on behalf of someone with dementia If you’re involved in the life of a person with dementia, you may have a valuable contribution to make if ‘best interests’ decisions are being made about their care. If you’re involved in the life of a person with dementia, you may have a valuable contribution to make if ‘best interests’ decisions are being made about their care. ... 01 April 2020