Real stories Spotlight: Alex Hyde-Smith, Director of Fundraising Meet Alex Hyde-Smith, Director of Fundraising at Alzheimer’s Society. 01 December 2020 0
Information Set up an online Tribute Fund Setting up an Alzheimer’s Society Tribute Fund can be a beautiful way to honour the life of somebody you love.
News Santander employees reach £1 million mark in aid of Alzheimer’s Society Santander UK employees have raised more than £1 million for the company’s national charity partners Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland by taking part in fundraising events such as Memory Walk, Cupcake Day, It’s a Knockout and Elf Day since the partnership began in 2019.
Real stories 'Every story is unique' – fundraising in diverse communities Soraya Bowen is a community fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society, living in Luton. She spent most of her career working in incredibly diverse communities in London. Now working in Hertfordshire she sees that dealing with dementia might differ between races, but is still just as challenging. 22 October 2020 0
Real stories ‘I thought my dementia was menopause.’ – Marie’s story When primary school teacher Marie had trouble remembering words, she thought her memory loss was due to menopause. She didn’t think that at 51 she would be diagnosed with dementia. Now Marie and her family want to help raise awareness. 06 October 2020 0
Real stories A better farewell: Giving Mum the send-off she deserved When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye. 30 September 2020 1
Real stories Ready, set, SNOW! It’s almost time for Elf Day again Rachael Slee in Barry, south Wales, remembers last year’s Elf Day at Vale of Glamorgan Council. 30 September 2020 0
Real stories ‘I made this album as a love poem to Julie’ - A carer’s experience of finding comfort through music Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Read how his experience of caring for her has inspired him to create an album of spoken word and music, 'Care Comfort Compassion', that he hopes will help others in his position. 29 September 2020 0
News Stars from the worlds of sport, music and TV join forces in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk Carey Mulligan, Jonathan Pryce CBE and Vicky McClure have completed their own Memory Walks for Alzheimer’s Society to support people affected by dementia, worst hit by coronavirus crisis.
News Dancing icon Arlene Phillips CBE shares her moves with former dance teacher with dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and famous choreographer Arlene Phillips CBE spoke and danced with former dance teacher Julie, who is living with dementia, to highlight the importance of keeping active.
News Grammy-nominated Producer Naughty Boy swaps song writing with raising awareness of dementia in homage to his mother The Grammy nominated DJ and musician, Naughty Boy, takes part in Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk, after his mother was diagnosed with dementia.
Real stories I take part in Memory Walks for Malcolm: ‘He was so proud’ After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society and won’t let coronavirus prevent her from organising her own Memory Walk this year. 13 August 2020 2
