Research A digital guide to support people with dementia to be part of the community Research project: 'MYCONNECTION-FRIEND', a multi-national project to empower people with dementia who live alone to increase community involvement through the development of an easy to use digital guide.
Advice 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. 16 May 2019 3
Support us 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.
Real stories 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. 13 March 2019 34
Advice 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.
Support us 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 6
Real stories 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. 01 August 2018 2
Support us 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.
Advice Loneliness and depression Advice and practical tips for people living with dementia who are feeling lonely or depressed.
Information 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.
Information 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.
