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Real stories Golden Memories taps into the power of football to support people with dementia Watford Football Club’s reminiscence programme takes people with dementia on a journey through the decades and it’s become a lifeline for those involved. 31 March 2022 0
Real stories Creating more Dementia Friends is ‘magical work’ with wondrous results Emdad Rahman in east London shares how he became a Dementia Friends Champion and hasn’t looked back since. 30 November 2021 0
Advice 6 ideas for a dementia-friendly Chanukah A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. 24 November 2021 2
Information How to have a dementia-friendly Diwali With its spectacular light displays and food, Diwali is a joyous occasion for South Asian communities. Alzheimer’s Society ambassador Dr Kamel Hothi shares her advice for including people living with dementia. 03 November 2021 0
Real stories How homesharing can give people with dementia support and friendship Share and Care Homeshare enables people to live in their own homes for longer by matching them with ‘sharers’ who offer help and companionship. 30 September 2021 0
Real stories Helping healthcare students to support people affected by dementia Emma Boxer, a Dementia Friends Champion in Sunderland, shares how better understanding of dementia is also helping her own work as a pharmacist. 30 September 2021 0
News Alzheimer’s Society confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner Leading dementia charity Alzheimer's Society will work with The Football Association (FA) over the next two seasons, using the power of football to change lives of people affected by dementia. Read more
Real stories Having your say improves transport and more for people affected by dementia Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change. 30 July 2021 0
Information Dementia friendly GP practices It's important that people with dementia can visit their GP and get the care and support they need. Find out more about what we're doing to make this a reality. Read more
Research Everybody’s business: guides to support people with dementia in the workplace Scientific title: Everybody’s business: co-creating guides to support individuals with dementia in the workplace. Read more
Information How to help people with dementia: A guide for customer-facing staff This publication explains how small actions can make a big difference when you are serving customers with dementia. Read more
Information A book for people with more advanced dementia who have a Christian faith From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, Janet Baylis, Manager of the Society's Dementia Knowledge Centre, reviews a book that provides spiritual comfort for people with a Christian background. Read more
