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• Ambassadors attend a reading of 'funny sad play' about dementia

  30 Jan 2025

  Towards the end of 2024, five London based Dementia Friends Ambassadors attended the Apollo Theatre for a rehearsed reading of This All About - a 'funny sad play' about dementia. The play, ... Read more

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• Our incredible People Awards winners

  30 Jan 2025

  Last month, the Alzheimer’s Society People Awards took place. These awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions our people make throug... Read more

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• Reflections, a poem by Dementia Friend Barry

  23 Jan 2025

  Thank you to Barry White, who recently attended a Dementia Friends session run by Dementia Friends Ambassador Charlotte. Barry shared this poem with Charlotte after t... Read more

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• “I would 100% recommend becoming a Dementia Friend and learning more about what it is like to live with dementia.”

  02 Dec 2024

  Dementia Friend, Mark, shares his story.

  "My journey with Dementia Friends started when I was responsible for loo... Read more

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• “Becoming a Dementia Friend is such a simple yet meaningful way to make a positive impact on the lives of people living with dementia.”

  15 Nov 2024

  Simon is a Dementia Friend and Alzheimer’s Society volunteer who supported his own father through his journey with mixed dementia. Simon tel... Read more

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• “Word got out and I had soon made 1,200 Dementia Friends!”

  25 Oct 2024

  Robert tells us why he was inspired to become a Dementia Friends Ambassador, and how his passion and enthusiasm over the past decade has inspired an incredible 1,200 Dementia Friends.

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• Celebrating Dementia Friends Ambassadors: Alan and Brian

  25 Oct 2024

  We love to recognise the achievements of our amazing Dementia Friends Ambassadors, and today it’s time to celebrate Alan Richardson and Brian... Read more

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• My two Dads: a poem by Wendy

  17 Oct 2024

  A big thank you to Wendy who sent in this beautiful and touching poem written about her dad who has Alzheim... Read more

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• "I found having even a little knowledge on dementia and ways to support Dad, made it a whole lot easier.”

  17 Oct 2024

  Dani was inspired to become a Dementia Friend while working in care supporting people with dementia. Dani was keen to understand more about the condition and how she ... Read more

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• “Everyone, regardless of their challenges, deserves to feel supported and understood."

  26 Sep 2024

  Inspired by her grandmother's dementia journey, Alessia became a Dementia Friends Champion in 2014 and, later, transitioned to the Dementia Friends Ambassador rol... Read more

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