Wales | Alzheimer's Society

Peter's dementia poem about his wife, Joyce - 'A Changing Life'

Peter has been looking after his wife, Joyce, for over 12 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 58. Peter finds comfort in writing poetry, and hopes others will benefit from reading his poem about dementia.

Ready, set, SNOW! It’s almost time for Elf Day again

Rachael Slee in Barry, south Wales, remembers last year’s Elf Day at Vale of Glamorgan Council.

30 September 2020

Like a daughter: ‘I know if anything came up, I can ring her’

Lily Harris, who is 76 and lives in Wales, speaks about her special relationship with Lucy Davies, one of our dementia support workers.

We will keep singing: Singing for the Brain online and over the phone

Lorraine King, Singing for the Brain Leader in south-west Wales, shares how we’ve carried on joining in song through lockdown.

You’re not alone: Keeping in touch and having a say, despite dementia and coronavirus

Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice.

Involving everyone: Bringing people together to help create a dementia-friendly community

For a supporter in south Wales, becoming a Dementia Friends Champion has helped her to achieve more than she thought possible.

Q&A: Elin ap Hywel

Elin ap Hywel, a 58-year old woman in Aberystwyth with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions.

On the same wavelength: Dementia Connect

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

31 January 2020

Ar yr un donfedd: Dementia Connect

Mae siaradwr Cymraeg â dementia yn ffynnu ar gefnogaeth gwirfoddolwr trwy Dementia Connect.

31 January 2020

Someone on my side: Dementia Connect

A woman with dementia in south Wales tells us how our Dementia Connect service is making a huge difference to her.

28 November 2019

Q&A: John Udraufski

John Udraufski, a 68-year old man in Bridgend who has Alzheimer’s, answers our questions.

28 November 2019

Rhywun ar fy ochr: Dementia Connect

Mae menyw â dementia yn ne Cymru yn dweud wrthom ni sut mae’n gwasanaeth Dementia Connect yn gwneud gwahaniaeth enfawr iddi hi.

28 November 2019

C&A: John Udraufski

Mae John Udraufski, dyn 68 oed ym Mhen-y-bont ag Alzheimer, yn ateb ein cwestiynau.

28 November 2019