Dementia Friend

06/16/2024

Four weeks ago I brought my 71-year-old father, who has dementia, to live with us.
He was diagnosed with the disease two years ago, but his condition has progressed to the point where he can no longer recognize our faces. We felt scared and helpless as he wandered six kilometers away from home, unable to remember how to get back. Perhaps only the family members of patients who are experiencing dementia will understand how painful it is.😭
Fortunately, perhaps a miracle! A friend of mine introduced me to a new memory improvement method and we decided to give it a try. To our surprise, my dad's dementia disappeared and it was great to see him playing with my daughter again.
If you and your family are truly experiencing the effects of dementia. Then this method must be the best gift for you and your family.💝

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05/06/2024

Four weeks ago I brought my 71-year-old father, who has dementia, to live with us.
He was diagnosed with the disease two years ago, but his condition has progressed to the point where he can no longer recognize our faces. We felt scared and helpless as he wandered six kilometers away from home, unable to remember how to get back. Perhaps only the family members of patients who are experiencing dementia will understand how painful it is.😭
Fortunately, perhaps a miracle! A friend of mine introduced me to a new memory improvement method and we decided to give it a try. To our surprise, my dad's dementia disappeared and it was great to see him playing with my daughter again.
If you and your family are truly experiencing the effects of dementia. Then this method must be the best gift for you and your family.💝

01/03/2023

Thank you to Naomi for sharing this beautiful poem written for her mother who has vascular dementia. Naomi said: “I hope it will help those reading it as much as it helped me writing it.”

01/03/2023

Our oldest Dementia Friend, the amazing 102-year-old Dabirul Choudhury OBE, appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning to talk about why volunteering our time for others is so important in the fight against loneliness.
Dabirul was on the show last year too, read about how he inspired the nation to break the record for the number of minutes pledged: bit.ly/3HOZ4Lz
You can pledge 60 minutes to become a Dementia Friend here: bit.ly/3Unkfqs

01/03/2023

Today we’re starting off our yearly tradition of sharing some highlights from the past 12 months.
A great place to start is with a huge thank you to our incredible volunteer Dementia Friends Ambassadors. Over 3,500* Dementia Friends Sessions have taken place this year thanks to your hard work and commitment, and your passion for making the world a better place!
We’ve loved hearing about your Sessions, your motivations and what the cause means to you – we can’t wait to see what you achieve in 2023! 👏

01/03/2023

Our 2023 highlight for today is getting to hear your stories. Laura’s awareness raising rollerskating challenge, Casey’s enthusiasm for educating her peers, Janet’s experience caring for her father and John’s passion for using his diagnosis to create positive change – we continue to be inspired by you every day!
You can read lots of inspiring stories on our website: bit.ly/3W2Um0I
We'd love to hear from you - to share your story leave us a comment, a DM or pop us an email at [email protected] so we can get in touch 😊

01/03/2023

Your amazing arts and crafts are always a highlight of our year. From fun and enriching craft sessions with people living with dementia, to hand made forget-me-nots and posters to raise awareness

Keep tagging us in your creations - we love seeing them all!

01/03/2023

How could we list some of our 2022 highlights without mentioning the incredible animals we’ve seen involved in dementia-friendly initiatives this year? 🐈‍🐕
We saw dogs dressed in denim, awareness raising cats, and of course Pickles the therapy pony, who brings joy to everyone she meets – a much needed dose of adorable furry friends!

01/03/2023

What do all of our 2022 highlights have in common? They all include our amazing Dementia Friends! Last, but definitely not least, our final highlight is YOU. Over 3.5 million Dementia Friends strong – together we can create big change.
It's vital that people living with dementia feel recognised, valued and supported in their local community, and your actions get us closer to a world without stigma and judgement.
Thank you for your continued support💙

01/03/2023

Let’s kickstart the year with a heartwarming story. Alzheimer’s Society Community Fundraiser Amy told us why she loves doing what she does! An inspiring chat with a Dementia Friend really brought home why the initiative is so important.
“I had a stand at an event in Meriden, West Midlands, and had the loveliest conversation with a supporter. He told me about how he had attended a Dementia Friends Session a few years ago and it was probably one of the most impactful hours of his life!
“He spoke about how the bookcase analogy and other examples used in the Session really allowed him to understand and be confident in talking to other people about dementia. He also shared how the fact that someone might not remember what you did with them when you visited that day, but they will remember how you made them feel, has always stuck with him, and he thinks about that in all he does.”
We would love to hear about your favourite part of the Dementia Friends Session, and the impact it has had - let us know in the comments👇
Feeling inspired to attend a Dementia Friends Session? Sign up here: bit.ly/DFriends