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Advice Staying active as a person with dementia There are different ways a person with dementia can stay active in their community. Dementia-friendly communities can be a huge help with this.
Real stories 'I feel her with me all the time’ - raising awareness of dementia in memory of Mum Thelma Gray was diagnosed with dementia in the early 90s and found a total lack of support. Her eldest daughter, Barbara, explains how her family’s story is motivating her to raise awareness among Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities. 29 October 2020 9
Real stories Safe havens: Helping people with dementia in a difficult situation Cleveland Police is working with local care homes to support lost vulnerable people. 30 September 2020 0
Real stories Online champion: Dementia Friends is adapting and growing Louise Rigglesford, a Dementia Friends Champion in West Sussex, shares how she’s taken her Dementia Friends sessions online. 30 September 2020 0
Real stories Quick response: Dealing with lockdown problems for people affected by dementia As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers. 01 June 2020 0
Real stories Champions step up: Dementia Friends respond to coronavirus A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support. 01 June 2020 0
Information 5 tips for supporting people affected by dementia in your community during coronavirus We have worked with people affected by dementia to understand the unique challenges they face during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the top five things you can do to support them during this time. 06 May 2020 0
Real stories Inside support: Dementia support and awareness in prison With an ageing prison population, dementia is a growing focus for HMP Frankland. 01 April 2020 0
Real stories Involving everyone: Bringing people together to help create a dementia-friendly community For a supporter in south Wales, becoming a Dementia Friends Champion has helped her to achieve more than she thought possible. 01 April 2020 0
Information COVID-19: Activities and actions toolkit to help young people learn about dementia Our new Activities and actions toolkit is for teachers, parents, guardians and youth leaders to help young people learn about dementia and how they can take action to support people affected by dementia during the coronavirus pandemic.
Information How Girlguiding is empowering young women to be dementia-friendly A third of young people know someone with dementia. This is set to rise as more people are diagnosed with the condition. It’s vital we raise awareness of dementia through schools and youth organisations. 05 February 2020 3
Real stories Very able champions: People with learning disabilities uniting against dementia A Dementia Friendly Communities Champion in Belfast is improving understanding of dementia among people who, like him, have a learning disability. 31 January 2020 0
