Dignitate

Dignitate Community-led support for those with dementia, their carers, and families with a cultural focus.

Every family has stories.Sometimes those stories come through food, photographs, recipes, memories, music, faith, humour...
23/05/2026

Every family has stories.

Sometimes those stories come through food, photographs, recipes, memories, music, faith, humour and the small moments that hold a family together.

For people affected by dementia, these familiar things can help open gentle conversations and create moments of connection.

This Dementia Action Week, Dignitate is reminding communities that talking about dementia does not always have to begin with medical language. Sometimes it begins with a memory, a meal, or a story shared with care.

No cultural carer should face dementia alone.

Talking about dementia early can feel difficult.In many families, silence is not a lack of care. It can come from fear, ...
22/05/2026

Talking about dementia early can feel difficult.

In many families, silence is not a lack of care. It can come from fear, stigma, cultural expectations, language barriers, or not wanting to worry others.

But safe conversations can open the door to understanding, support and earlier help.

This Dementia Action Week, Dignitate is encouraging families and communities to speak with compassion, listen without judgement, and make space for carers to be supported.

No cultural carer should face dementia alone.

Behind every person living with dementia, there is often someone quietly holding everything together.For many cultural c...
21/05/2026

Behind every person living with dementia, there is often someone quietly holding everything together.

For many cultural carers, caring is shaped by love, family duty, faith, responsibility and silence. But carers need care too.

This Dementia Action Week, Dignitate is reminding families, communities and services that supporting the carer is part of supporting the whole dementia journey.

No cultural carer should face dementia alone.

For Dementia Action Week 2026, today we are focusing on culture.Dementia is not experienced separately from language, fa...
20/05/2026

For Dementia Action Week 2026, today we are focusing on culture.

Dementia is not experienced separately from language, faith, family roles, trust, identity or community. For many cultural carers, asking for support can feel complicated, especially when caring is seen as a family duty.

At Dignitate, we believe support must listen before it speaks.

No cultural carer should face dementia alone.

Please share this post to help us reach more carers, families and communities.

Many people looking after someone with dementia do not call themselves a carer.They might say:"I'm just helping Mum.""I'...
19/05/2026

Many people looking after someone with dementia do not call themselves a carer.

They might say:

"I'm just helping Mum."
"I'm looking after Dad."
"This is what family does."

And in many families, that caring comes from love, duty, faith and responsibility.

But even when caring is done with love, it can still be tiring, lonely and overwhelming.

You do not have to wait until things become too much before asking for support.

If you are helping someone with dementia, you deserve to be seen too.

This Dementia Action Week, Dignitate is raising awareness for cultural carers across every community.

Please share this with someone who may not realise they are a carer.

Today is the first day of Dementia Action Week.At Dignitate, we believe that no cultural carer should face dementia alon...
18/05/2026

Today is the first day of Dementia Action Week.

At Dignitate, we believe that no cultural carer should face dementia alone.

In many families and communities, people do not always call themselves carers. They may say:

"I'm looking after Mum."
"I'm helping Dad."
"It's just what family does."

But caring can feel lonely, exhausting and confusing, especially when dementia is surrounded by silence, stigma or fear.

This week, Dignitate is sharing messages for cultural carers across every community.

You are seen.
You are valued.
You are not alone.

Please share this post to help us reach a carer who may need to hear this today.

What A Medication Review Should ClarifyClick through the slides for the practical steps.Medication reviews matter when t...
29/04/2026

What A Medication Review Should Clarify

Click through the slides for the practical steps.

Medication reviews matter when they affect sleep, falls, agitation, or daily function. Take one up-to-date list and ask what stays, what changes, and when it will be reviewed.

Highlights:
- Medication changes can affect alertness, falls, sleep, and daily function, so carers need a clear review plan.
- Antipsychotics and other medication changes can affect alertness, falls, sleep, or agitation. Carers need to know what changed, why it changed, and when it will be reviewed again.

Follow Dignitate for more practical dementia support.

27/03/2026

If someone with dementia becomes suddenly more confused or drowsy, do not assume it is just progression. Sudden confusion can be delirium and needs urgent medical help. Write down what changed and call 111 or the GP today. Follow Dignitate for practical dementia guidance.

Where Dementia Diagnosis Still Slips In LondonDiagnosis and follow-up gaps still change how quickly families get help in...
23/03/2026

Where Dementia Diagnosis Still Slips In London

Diagnosis and follow-up gaps still change how quickly families get help in London. Ask when review is due, who owns follow-up, and what should happen next in writing. Follow Dignitate for support.

Address

London

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dignitate posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category