Dementia Trust

Dementia Trust We exist to improve the lives of people living with dementia, their carers and the people that work with them 💜

The Dementia Trust funds innovative work to improve life for people with dementia and their carers with education, information and research. For 30+ years, it has funded work across the globe to make change happen. It aims to improve the understanding of old age and frailty with new ideas for change.

18/06/2026

We’re so proud to announce our 2026 Impact Accelerator Award recipient, KiM by Kimberley Littlemore

KiM is a sensory-led project for people with dementia to help better understand dementia and live independently for longer.

We’ll be sharing more of KiM’s story in the coming days on our pages, showing the potential of this groundbreaking innovation.

Taking care of yourself is essential 💜Caring for someone can often lead to feeling isolated or parking your own self car...
13/06/2026

Taking care of yourself is essential 💜

Caring for someone can often lead to feeling isolated or parking your own self care for others. It's important carers take time to rest and replenish their own energy wells by looking after themselves.

Many carers find themselves feeling isolated or putting their own wellbeing on hold while focusing on the needs of others. That’s why it’s important to take time to rest and recharge your energy.

You can read more about these 10 tips for self-care to manage stress when caring for someone with dementia online here: https://dementiatrust.org/news-and-views/17/4/2024/top-10-tips-for-carers-for-people-with-dementia-practising-self-care-to-manage-stress?rq=carers

With dementia impacting most people in some way, more families are stepping up to care for loved ones with dementia, and...
12/06/2026

With dementia impacting most people in some way, more families are stepping up to care for loved ones with dementia, and often at a great cost.

Behind every act of care are countless moments of compassion and commitment. Family carers make an extraordinary difference every day.

This Carers Week, we recognise and celebrate those caring for loved ones with dementia and the many sacrifices they make. Thank you for everything you do. 💜

For Carers Week 2026, The Dementia Trust Chair Dylan Harper speaks on the importance of carers and the impact of caring ...
11/06/2026

For Carers Week 2026, The Dementia Trust Chair Dylan Harper speaks on the importance of carers and the impact of caring for someone with dementia can have on a person 💜

“… access to peer support and community initiatives is so important to reduce isolation and help carers feel more confident in their role.”

Read the full article here: dementiatrust.org/news-and-views/10/6/2026/what-dementia-carers-have-taught-me-about-peer-connection

We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that walked for us in the Aberdeen on Sunday! We had our very own trustee ...
09/06/2026

We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that walked for us in the Aberdeen on Sunday! We had our very own trustee Mackenzie P. along with family members Sally, Lucy and Tom who raised over £3,200!

Every step taken, every mile walked and every pound raised helps to support those affected by dementia.

Thank you for walking with us, and making a difference.

08/06/2026

This week we honour all the carers who are looking after those with dementia. Caring for someone with dementia can be as much challenging as it is rewarding.

The Dementia Trust is proud to support carers through funding new programmes, projects and ideas that help improve access to dementia resources and facilities through the Disruption Awards.

If you have a loved one currently receiving care for their dementia, then be sure to take the time this week to thank their carers.

This Volunteer Week we want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers that are helping create groundbreaking change ...
05/06/2026

This Volunteer Week we want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers that are helping create groundbreaking change to the world of dementia.

To all the volunteers that have worked on projects such as chichesterft, scottishchamberorchestra, Bessie Makatini Foundation and more, we want to thank you for all the work you’ve put in and for all the lives you are changing.

Find out all the ways you can volunteer and support further on our website.

This National Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the people who make our work possible 💜Dylan Harper, Chair of The Dement...
01/06/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the people who make our work possible 💜

Dylan Harper, Chair of The Dementia Trust, reflects on his first year with the Trust, shares his personal connection to dementia, and highlights the many ways you can help us make a difference.

“The Dementia Trust is not just about what we fund. It’s about what we invite others to be a part of.”

Whether it's volunteering your time, fundraising, donating, or simply helping to spread awareness, every action helps improve the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them.

You can read the article and all the ways you can make a difference here: https://dementiatrust.org/news-and-views/1/6/2026/one-year-on-reflections-from-my-first-year-as-chair

29/05/2026

If you want to make a difference for dementia, you can start here 💙

Walk with The Dementia Trust at the Kiltwalk 2026 and help us improve the lives of people living with dementia, and those who care for them.

Whether you take on the Mighty Stride, Big Stroll or Wee Wander, every step you take helps fund life-changing support, innovation and care.

📍 Aberdeen - 7 June 2026
📍 Dundee - 16 August 2026
📍 Edinburgh - 13 September 2026

No matter your age, ability or experience, there’s a walk for everyone. Bring your friends, family or colleagues and join Team Dementia Trust for an unforgettable day making a real difference.

Sign up today on our website 💜

“Living well with dementia depends as much on relationships and inclusion as it does on clinical treatments.”To finish D...
24/05/2026

“Living well with dementia depends as much on relationships and inclusion as it does on clinical treatments.”

To finish Dementia Action Week Dylan Harper, Chair of the Board of Trustees at The Dementia Trust speaks on how support coming from communities is making remarkable differences to people living with dementia 💜

The article discusses Disruption Award winners from the past who are putting big ideas into action 💡

Read the full article here: https://dementiatrust.org/news-and-views/21/5/2026/dementia-action-week-the-future-of-dementia-support

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