Real stories A friendly voice: Helping us stay in touch with people affected by dementia After lockdown started, Tania Barella was one of many Santander UK staff to volunteer to help stay in touch with people. 31 July 2020 0
Real stories 'Feel the difference' – I've had platinum discs, but Singing for the Brain means more to me After a successful career in the music industry, working with acts like Queen and the Rolling Stones, Martyn Barter wanted to give something back. His dad, Alan, had vascular dementia and Martyn’s search for a link between music and dementia led him to Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups. 13 May 2020 2
Information Companion Calls Companion Calls can help people with dementia and their carers feel more connected and less lonely during the coronavirus crisis.
Research Understanding the role of volunteering in the future of dementia care Research project: Understanding the role of volunteering in the future of dementia care
Real stories More than ready: Inspired by experience A Dementia Friends Champion in Cambridgeshire volunteers for the cause in memory of her mum. 28 November 2019 0
Real stories Not rocket science: Making a big difference A Side by Side volunteer in Warwickshire says there’s ‘nothing clever’ about the role – just bring yourself to it. 28 November 2019 0
Information Glowsticks at the ready: Join us in March Katharine Evans, Fundraising Business Manager, is looking forward to our GLOW walks in 2020. 28 November 2019 0
Real stories Transforming lives: Alzheimer’s Society turns 40 Our 40th anniversary is a turning point as we roll out Dementia Connect. We meet volunteers transforming the lives of people affected by dementia through our new service. 30 September 2019 0
Information Volunteer at the BMW PGA Golf Championship Why not support Alzheimer's Society as the official charity of the PGA Golf Championship.
Real stories Delight and a side of chips: The joy of volunteering Side by Side has brought joy to a volunteer in County Armagh, as well as to the person – now friend – who she supports. 31 July 2019 5
Research Making history for 20 years Barbara Woodward-Carlton, a founding member of the Research Network, shares some history and her experiences as a volunteer through the years. 04 June 2019 0
Real stories Happier frame of mind: Better support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia. 03 June 2019 0
