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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
Information Dementia-friendly bus transport Find out how dementia affects people’s experience of travelling by bus, and how bus services can support them.
Information Dementia-friendly emergency services Read our guidance to find out how dementia affects people’s experience of interacting with the services, and how the emergency services can support them.
Real stories More than ready: Inspired by experience A Dementia Friends Champion in Cambridgeshire volunteers for the cause in memory of her mum. 28 November 2019 0
Information Youth group teaching resources and activities Engage your youth groups to learn more about dementia, take action and help create a dementia-friendly generation. No prior knowledge of dementia is required.
Research How can compassionate communities support end of life dementia care? Research project title - Understanding how networks of community members support end-of-life care for people affected by dementia: A realist evaluation
