'We can’t continue to avoid the ‘d’ word – we need to face dementia head-on.' This #DAW2023, we want everyone to know support is out there if you’re worried about dementia symptoms. Use our symptoms checklist to seek support in getting a diagnosis: alzheimers.org.uk/checklist.

'Our research shows that one in three are waiting over a month to raise symptoms of dementia issues because of fear and confusion.' Find out more about our latest survey results, and why early diagnosis is so important in The The Guardian: #DAW2023 bit.ly/3O6pjQN

Dementia Action Week 2023 is here. Together, we are help and hope for everyone #LivingWithDementia. #DAW2023

A sneak preview of the May/June edition of Our DEEP News… Some familiar friends meet up for the first time ….

The latest edition of Our DEEP News is now up and alive on the DEEP website! Please share far and wide and be inspired…. dementiavoices.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Yesterday people in Worcester pledged to take small actions on #CleanAirDay on 15 June to play their part in reducing air pollution. Pledges included “leaving the car at home” & “not idling the engine”. Have you made a pledge? For more cleanairday.org.uk Clean Air Campaign

Join us with Dementia expert from AgeUK for an upbeat invigorating session on Dementia Awareness. Where Online via Zoom and Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4BN When Start: 3rd July, 2023 at 10:30am End: 3rd July, 2023 at 12:30pm carersworcs.org.uk/Event/dementia…

Do you live in or around North Shropshire? Would you like to work for Alzheimer's Society supporting people affected by dementia? jobs.alzheimers.org.uk/vacancies/951/…

We’ve waited 20 years for new drugs to treat #AlzheimersDisease, so it’s encouraging to hear that #lecanemab has been approved in the US, particularly as we funded research 30 years ago that led to its development. Read more about new drugs 👇 1/3 bit.ly/3TXDYgM

Daniella’s nan would spend hours in the bathroom, chatting and laughing with the woman in the mirror. She wrote this poem about her nan’s friend. Thank you for sharing Daniella. 💙

Music is so powerful. It can evoke a feeling, trigger a memory, or remind us of someone special. For people living with dementia, music can bring comfort and enjoyment. What’s one song that reminds you of a loved one who is living with dementia or has passed?

A person with a learning disability is more likely to develop dementia and to be affected at a younger age. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we look at the link between learning disability and dementia, signs to look for, and how to support someone you love: bit.ly/3NOCzI4.

Let's recap our five key messages: 1. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing. 2. Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain. 3. Dementia is not just about memory loss. 4. It is possible to live well with dementia. 5. There is more to a person than the dementia.

Scan below to join our Memory Walk and help us beat #dementia

Meet the over-70s who formed a rock band at their retirement home - The Times and The Sunday Times@ apple.news/A9NZtBAsFQ5K8H…

We'll be there for you. Again, and again, and again 💙

Today, the choir met up for a picnic in the park at Wollaton Hall, and we had the best day! From sandwiches to singing and a few games, there were smiles all around! Thank you to those who came to say hi and sprinkled love on the choir! ♥️🎶♥️ #dementia #choir #notts #nottingham

Improving disabled access to UK’s public transport ‘almost impossible’ theguardian.com/society/articl…

⏱️ Anna Richardson: Love, Loss and Dementia is coming up in one hour (10pm) on Channel 4. Grab a tea, settle in, and please share your thoughts with us using #LoveLossAndDementia or by tagging Alzheimer's Society.