Support for carers | Alzheimer's Society

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.

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.

Care and technology

A ground-breaking £20 million research centre will develop new technologies to create dementia-friendly homes and provide insights into how dementia develops.

Further impact of carer stress

New research shows that stress and lack of confidence in carers can also affect the quality of life and wellbeing of the person with dementia who they support.

Your answers: Time for you

Dementia Talking Point members on making time for yourself when you care for a person with dementia.

Book group: Extreme caring by Stuart Donnan

We hear about a husband’s account of caring for his wife, whose stroke was followed by a diagnosis of dementia.

How a clinical psychologist hopes to support dementia carers

Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia.

Q&A: Looking after yourself as a carer of someone with dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.

Talking about cancer and dementia

A researcher has joined forces with our online community to create a supportive area for people who care for someone who has both dementia and cancer.

'Being in employment and being a carer can feel like having two full time jobs'

Mark knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace.

I'm caring for someone with dementia

Caring for a person with dementia can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. We have resources that can help, including real stories and a free, practical guide for carers.

Facing new challenges when caring: how our new guide can help

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

06 February 2019