Loneliness | Alzheimer's Society

Animal companions: can caring for a pet help a person with dementia?

Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. Here we share 6 things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia, and some personal experiences shared by members of our online community.

Gwirfoddoli gyda Side by Side

Side by Side ydy ein cyfle gwirfoddoli hwyliog, cyfeillgar a hynod o hyblyg i rywun fel chi helpu rhywun â dementia. Cofrestrwch heddiw a bod yn barod i wneud gwahaniaeth – i’w bywyd nhw ac i’ch un chi.

Roger's story: 'Guilt eats away from the inside, whereas grief will slowly heal.'

By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014.

Staying connected to the people important to you

It's important to stay in touch with the people who matter to you. They can help you cope with your dementia, make you feel valued, and support you to keep doing the things you enjoy. These tips will help you to stay in touch.

Tackling loneliness in people living with dementia

We discuss Government’s loneliness strategy and how Alzheimer’s Society supports people affected by dementia at risk of social isolation, including carers.

11 September 2018

Truth will out: A carer who has fought criticism and disbelief

We meet Liz Lane, a carer who wants to make everyone aware of frontotemporal dementia.

Volunteer with Side by Side

Side by Side is our fun, friendly, super-flexible volunteering opportunity for someone like you to help someone with dementia. Sign up today and get ready to make a difference – to their life and to yours.

Loneliness and depression

Advice and practical tips for people living with dementia who are feeling lonely or depressed.

Living alone

Advice and practical tips for people with dementia who live alone.

The Jo Cox Commission on loneliness

During her time as a Member of Parliament Jo Cox was dedicated to tackling the loneliness crisis in the UK. Read how this relates to people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer's Society's view on people with dementia living alone

Find out what we think about people with dementia living alone and how they can be best supported.

Side by Side service locations

Our Side by Side service links people living with dementia to volunteers. Here's where you can find out if this service is available in your local area.

Side by Side

Our Side by Side service links people living with dementia to volunteers so they can keep doing the things they love.