Our CEO, Jeremy Hughes, recently went to Tokyo to attend the Japan:UK Dementia Conference, hosted by Nikkei. Here he shares his experience, as well as an update on how Alzheimer’s Society is forming partnerships beyond borders. As the UK faces the challenge of being seen as insular post-Brexit, it’s good to see we’re recognised as […]
5 ideas for your Flashback event
From swing dance to Britpop, flower power to punk, Flashback is your chance to have a blast with the past and unite with us in the fight against dementia. Simply pick a decade, era or year as your theme and create your Flashback event. Need some inspiration? Check out our top 5 ideas to make […]
Meeting elephants at Chester Zoo Dementia Café
You may have heard of a Dementia Café. But what about a Dementia Café with a couple of Asian elephants? Zoo Ranger Pippa describes how the team at Chester Zoo have been supporting people affected by dementia, with the help of some four-legged friends… How it all started Last year, Alzheimer’s Society was looking for […]
How UK Power Networks launched Dementia Friends
Following a staggering increase in the number of people with dementia signing up to receive extra support, UK Power Networks knew more needed to be done. Hear from Cody Prior, Partnership Co-ordinator at UK Power Networks, about how vital the Dementia Friends programme is in order to deliver the right service for their customers. My journey […]
Introducing young Cub Scouts to Dementia Friends
Ahead of The Scout Association’s A Million Hands Big Moment this spring, we hear from Bruce Moore. He is a Dementia Friends Champion, who recently held an Information Session with young Sea Cub Scouts. W.C. Fields famously said, “Don’t work with animals or children”. I wouldn’t suggest trying to get your cat or dog to […]