Stories

• "I found having even a little knowledge on dementia and ways to support Dad, made it a whole lot easier.”

  17 Oct 2024

  Dani was inspired to become a Dementia Friend while working in care supporting people with dementia. Dani was keen to understand more about the condition and how she ... Read more

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• My two Dads: a poem by Wendy

  17 Oct 2024

  A big thank you to Wendy who sent in this beautiful and touching poem written about her dad who has Alzheim... Read more

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• “Everyone, regardless of their challenges, deserves to feel supported and understood."

  26 Sep 2024

  Inspired by her grandmother's dementia journey, Alessia became a Dementia Friends Champion in 2014 and, later, transitioned to the Dementia Friends Ambassador rol... Read more

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• Dementia Friend, Ken, creates 'Ken's Tips' to help carers avoid stress

  19 Jun 2024

  

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• Dementia Action Week 2024 round up

  20 May 2024

  Dementia Action Week 2024

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• I love seeing those “lightbulb” moments when people hear the bookcase analogy or recognise something that they can relate to their own experiences.

  09 May 2024

  

  Claire has been a S... Read more

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• Me and my Nan by Kira

  09 May 2024

  Kira age 12, wrote this poem based on the experience of her Nan's Alzheimer's, and it was written as part of a school project.

  
  

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• Dementia Friend, Dilys, manages a garden project at a care home for those living with dementia

  23 Apr 2024

  

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• “Knowing that I help other people by doing what I do and I save other people from reinventing the wheel is what matters to me most.”

  29 Feb 2024

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• “Just one small change can make such a big difference in a community.”

  14 Feb 2024

  

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