Wales | Alzheimer's Society

Celebrating Elf Day in a service that supports people at home

Courtney Jones in north Wales remembers the joy that last year’s Elf Day brought to colleagues and the people they support.

Dathlu Elf Day mewn gwasanaeth sy’n cefnogi pobl gartref

Mae Courtney Jones yng ngogledd Cymru yn cofio’r llawenydd ddaeth Elf Day i gydweithwyr a’r bobl maent yn eu cefnogi.

30 September 2021

Karen and Rob updated their wills to fight dementia for future generations

Karen Beattie in Abergele, north Wales, explains why she and her husband Rob are leaving a gift to the Society in their wills.

Diweddarodd Karen a Rob eu hewyllysiau i frwydro dementia ar gyfer cenedlaethau’r dyfodol

Dyma Karen Beattie o Abergele, i esbonio pam ei bod hi a’i gŵr Rob yn gadael rhodd i’r Gymdeithas yn eu hewyllysiau.

From the heart: We all need more empathy and understanding

After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own.

Walking sense: Taking part in Memory Walk to make a difference

For Carole Beavis in north Wales, apart from being a fitting way to honour her father, Memory Walk is also about a better tomorrow.

O’r galon: Mae angen mwy o empathi a dealltwriaeth ar bob un ohonom

Ar ôl treulio oes yn cefnogi eraill, mae France Savarimuthu bellach yn wynebu sawl her iechyd ei hun.

Synnwyr cerdded: Cymryd rhan yn Memory Walk i wneud gwahaniaeth

I Carole Beavis yng ngogledd Cymru, ar wahân i fod yn ffordd addas i anrhydeddu ei thad, mae Memory Walk hefyd yn ymwneud â gwell yfory.

Get There Together: Videos to support people affected by dementia in Wales through coronavirus

NHS Wales has produced a series of videos called Get There Together for people living with dementia. These films aim to reduce concerns and reassure anyone who is anxious about getting beyond the front door as well as dealing with the stresses of COVID-19.

Dementia and the pandemic: Keeping my brain working in lockdown

Jim Ibell, a Dementia Friends Champion in north Wales, is 77 and has Alzheimer’s. He shares how he’s kept busy during lockdown.

Dementia a’r pandemig: Cadw fy ymennydd i weithio yn ystod y cyfnod clo

Mae Jim Ibell, Hyrwyddwr Ffrindiau Dementia yng ngogledd Cymru, yn 77 oed ac mae ganddo Alzheimer. Mae’n rhannu sut mae wedi cadw’n brysur yn ystod y cyfnod clo.

Adapting to respite care in Wales

Respite care can be a big support for you and the person you care for. However, it can be difficult to adjust to.

Choosing a respite care provider in Wales

It can feel daunting to find the right care option for the person with dementia and you. It’s a good idea to meet with care providers to find out more about how they work and how you feel about them.