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This autumn, walk to give anyone affected by dementia the support they deserve. Sign up to one of 25 Memory Walks happening across the UK.

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Worried about memory loss?

Our advice can help you understand if your symptoms are related to dementia and how to take action.

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Contact us for support

Our telephone advisers are available seven days a week. If you speak Welsh, need an interpreter or a Text Relay service, we can help.

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Connect with others online

Join our online community, Talking Point, where anyone affected by dementia can receive valuable support, day or night.

Find local services near you

There are dementia services and support groups in your area. Find out what's available where you are.

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Find out more about available support from Alzheimer’s Society and how some services have been adapted due to coronavirus.

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Leave a gift in your Will

Request your free guide to gifts in Wills. We can also help you create or update your Will for free.

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Campaign with us

Join our campaigns and help us challenge and change the issues faced by people affected by dementia.

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Fundraise for us

We have plenty of fun-filled fundraising events that can be adapted so you can fundraise from home.

Dementia stories

Read about people's experiences with dementia, our latest advice and more.

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'Still Just You is my mum's dementia story in a song'

Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum, Sheila, when words were missing.

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'There’s very little awareness of what dementia is in our community'

Bhagwant shares how she has helped educate her Punjabi community about dementia.

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I take part in Trek26 every year to honour my mum who had dementia

Popular baker and cookbook author, Julie Jones, shares her reason for taking on six Trek26 events.

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Dad's dementia doesn't stop him from enjoying football matches

Since Peter's dementia diagnosis in 2020, Aston Villa has helped to make sure he can still attend matches with additional support.

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Football helps my mum with dementia feel part of a community

Joanna's mum, Sue, has Frontotemporal dementia. As a huge Swansea City fan, she feels like part of a community.

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'The diagnosis is so important. You need to know what's happening'

With her family's support since her dementia diagnosis, Mavis remains lively, involved, and always ready for a dance.

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'Caring for my mum will strengthen my relationship with my own child'

As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family.

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Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

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