Stories

• Young Dementia Friends: breaking down barriers with intergenerational work

  23 Apr 2025

  Westminster House Youth Club (WHYC) provides purposeful activities, both recreational and educational for young people aged 8-18 and aims to support them to make positive life choices. WHYC... Read more

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• "When I give him a hug it results in a muddle."

  21 Mar 2025

  Thank you so much to Alison for sharing this beautiful poem. Alison told us: "I use poetry a lot in the carers support group that I run and sometimes use it to t... Read more

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• "It's all about meeting that magical person who understands the importance of raising awareness."

  27 Feb 2025

  Julie Churchouse, Community Development Coordinator, tells us how a Dementia Friends session, teamwork and finding that ‘magical person’ has had a huge impac... Read more

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• Hear from Staff Deliverer Alison Adams

  27 Feb 2025

  Time for Dementia Officer Alison Adams in Northern Ireland, shares why she is passionate about her role as a Dementia Friends Staff Deliverer, her personal ... Read more

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• Our incredible People Awards winners

  30 Jan 2025

  Last month, the Alzheimer’s Society People Awards took place. These awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions our people make throug... Read more

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• Ambassadors attend a reading of 'funny sad play' about dementia

  30 Jan 2025

  Towards the end of 2024, five London based Dementia Friends Ambassadors attended the Apollo Theatre for a rehearsed reading of This All About - a 'funny sad play' about dementia. The play, ... Read more

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• Reflections, a poem by Dementia Friend Barry

  23 Jan 2025

  Thank you to Barry White, who recently attended a Dementia Friends session run by Dementia Friends Ambassador Charlotte. Barry shared this poem with Charlotte after t... Read more

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• “I would 100% recommend becoming a Dementia Friend and learning more about what it is like to live with dementia.”

  02 Dec 2024

  Dementia Friend, Mark, shares his story.

  "My journey with Dementia Friends started when I was responsible for loo... Read more

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• “Becoming a Dementia Friend is such a simple yet meaningful way to make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.”

  15 Nov 2024

  Simon is a Dementia Friend and Alzheimer’s Society volunteer who supported his own father through his journey with mixed dementia. Simon tel... Read more

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• “Word got out and I had soon made 1,200 Dementia Friends!”

  25 Oct 2024

  Robert tells us why he was inspired to become a Dementia Friends Ambassador, and how his passion and enthusiasm over the past decade has inspired an incredible 1,200 Dementia Friends.

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