Support for carers | Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society's response to £2.9 billion funding to strengthen care for the vulnerable

Our response to the announcement from the Department of Health that £2.9 billion of the £5 billion COVID-19 fund, announced by the Chancellor last week, will go to strengthen care for the vulnerable

On the same wavelength: Dementia Connect

A Welsh speaker with dementia is thriving on volunteer support through Dementia Connect.

31 January 2020

How we can help: Getting information about dementia if you’re partially sighted

We want anyone to be able to make use of our information, including partially sighted people.

31 January 2020

Your answers: Coping with illness

Members of our online community, Talking Point, share experiences of either a person with dementia or their carer falling ill.

31 January 2020

Take part in our book group: Read Dementia: Support for family and friends

Let us know what you think about this book for our next book group article.

31 January 2020

Win a book in our giveaway

Win a copy of Dementia: Support for family and friends, by Dave Pulsford and Rachel Thompson.

31 January 2020

Win menswear

Win pyjamas and other menswear in our Dementia together magazine competition.

31 January 2020

Facing new challenges when caring: how our guide can help

If you are the main person supporting someone with dementia, our guide is for you. Read how it can support you when facing new challenges.

24 January 2020

New analysis reveals growing army of carers aged over 80 – Alzheimer’s Society comment

New research has revealed that the number of carers aged over 80 has rocketed over the last decade.

Your answers: Lack of understanding

Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, share advice about dealing with other people’s lack of understanding.

28 November 2019

A fresh START: reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in carers

Carers can face stress, anxiety and depression while caring for a relative with dementia. A new research project shows the value of specially designed psychological support for helping them to cope.

12 September 2019

Caregiving HOPE: a study into carers within different communities

Research Network volunteer Sandra Barker, who is also project monitor for Caregiving HOPE, describes how Network volunteers have been supporting research into caring for a person with dementia.

12 September 2019

Your answers: Anger and cruel comments

Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, on handling anger or cruel comments caused by someone’s dementia.