News A lonely future: 120,000 people with dementia living alone, set to double in the next 20 years Six in ten people with dementia say they experience loneliness and isolation. Alzheimer’s Society’s #AskUsAnything launches Dementia Action Week 20-26 May, calling on people to start talking and include people living with dementia
Information Dementia-friendly signage and decoration in Shrewsbury and Telford hospital The experience of patients with dementia has informed a ward transformation in Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. This led to changes that help patients to be safe and well.
Information Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Dementia Action Alliance priorities-setting survey People with dementia ensured that their local alliance took account of the experience of people with dementia and carers to inform its priorities.
Information 'Lift the lid' on sex and intimacy in care homes: workshop in a box An innovation project about sex and intimacy in care homes led by Alzheimer's Society. It shows that people with more advanced dementia can still share their experiences, through innovation and empathy.
Information Dementia-friendly transport Public transport can be a lifeline for older people who are no longer able to drive. Find out how services can make a real difference to people living with dementia.
Information Dementia Experience Toolkit Find out how to measure the experience of people with dementia when commissioning, improving or creating new services and products, whether big or small. This resource was developed with people affected by dementia, commissioners, health and care professionals, for the Department of Health and Social Care.
Real stories ‘I think Granny knows exactly where she is; it just isn’t where the grown-ups are’ Juliet Rix’s new illustrated book Travels with my Granny offers a simple way for children to understand dementia. Here, she explains the concept and what she hopes it can achieve. 09 April 2019 2
Real stories Best possible life: Going the extra mile How a Dementia Friendly Community Champion in Northern Ireland is making a positive impact on people’s lives, from home care to shopping. 01 April 2019 0
Real stories ‘All that she was’: A Cupcake Day celebration A supporter in Northamptonshire brought Dementia Friends and Cupcake Day together last year. 01 April 2019 0
Information Youth organisations Teach about dementia with your youth organisation and help us create a dementia-friendly generation.
Information Scout groups Find out about our involvement in A Million Hands, a Scout Association programme encouraging young people to take action in their local communities.
Information Dementia-friendly housing charter Find out how organisations and people across the housing sector can make a real difference to people living with dementia.
