“The Session reassured us that we were doing the right things for our customers, but also opened our eyes to some things we hadn't thought of - like the fact that speaking to someone with de... Read more
Where did you go? Although you are still here,
your look of confusion fills me with fear.
I am part of your family, can’t you see? Why don’t you recognise it, as you are looking at me?... Read more
"Being a Dementia Friend gives you the opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of people with dementia and ... Read more
Champion Joanna Valentine, who works at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, says running virtual Sessions has enabled her to spread the word further and wi... Read more
Time Passes By
Days, months, years, forever pass us by,
Mostly all, in the blink of an eye,
As time goes on, remembering gets hard,
With every passing Birthday card,<... Read more
Nandini Balakumar is a Dementia Friends Champion with a passion for helping spread knowledge and respect for people in all walks of life. Here, she tells us about why she became a Champion, the con... Read more
Hayley wrote this beautiful poem for her Grandma, whose memory has been deteriorating during the time that Hayley and her family have been unable to visit, due to the pandemic. Hayley says "I ... Read more
We love to shout out about the brilliant work being done by Dementia Friendly Communities across England and Wales. Today it’s Gillingham in North Dorset who are committed to finding ways to improv... Read more
“During this period we have seen Dementia Friends step forward to offer a ray of sunshine, hope and love to those living with Dementia.”
Ready to feel inspired? West Rainton and Leamside Deme... Read more
Stairway to Heaven
The time has come for me to leave and continue my journey on, I’ll forever be by your side, in your hearts I will never really be gone.
I will be there every ... Read more