As part of #dementiaactionweek St Johns House, Norwich hosted a Dementia Friends session including a fantastic afternoon tea. Well done to all our new #dementiafriends Glad to have been a part of the celebrations.

During Dementia Action Week 2024 there has been an amazing 3,398 new Dementia Friends! 🎉 (As of 20.05.24 and not including young Dementia Friends) We wanted to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you who have signed up so far. Sign up here: spkl.io/601944bMT

Many, congratulations to Mandy and Chloe, from Belvoir House, Brundall who raised 4k for the AS by running the London marathon. BBC Norfolk Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friends

A lovely new dementia cafe is starting up on Tuesday August 6th, 2-3pm Belvoir House- Brundall Norfolk for families affected by dementia. Contact the Home for more details. Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friends

We're delighted to announce our free online #SummerSchool returns this year on Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th July! Health and social care staff, students, volunteers, other health professionals and emergency workers are all welcome. Learn more and register: dementiauk.org/for-profession…

Well done to the staff at Redlands House Care Home in Norwich who became Dementia Friends today.

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The Norfolk Memory Walk is taking place at The Showground on September 22nd. Why not either sign up to walk or become a volunteer at the event.

Anyone for Bingo? Alzheimer's Society

Congratulations to Broadland Chess Club whose members took part in a rapidplay Tournament and raised £75 for Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friends Eastern Daily Press Community at Heart Lottery

Thank you to vocalist Louise Elder who came to sing for us at the Costessey Dementia Cafe

Two lovely events coming up in Costessey. Please share Broadland District Council Dr Zena Aldridge RMHN MA QN FRSA Norfolk Community Foundation Dementia Friends @Tamievans75 Liz Howlett💙🇺🇦 Heather Edwards Norfolk in WW1 Justin💙 St Johns Care NSFT mental health All Things Norfolk

Such exciting news from our member Dawn…..Her 1st book ‘Dawns Dementia Field Guide’ is to be launched on 22/11. It raises issues of end of life care for people living alone with dementia. Well done Dawn!

Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Dementia Friends know all about acts of kindness – the aim of our movement is to encourage people to take actions to help improve the lives of those living with dementia, so they feel happier, more independent and more supported. Here's some ideas:

Becoming a Dementia Friend is very worthwhile, it can not only give someone an insight into how someone is affected by the illness but also how members of the community of any age can help. The session is free, fun and friendly. The venue has plenty of parking available.

Do you wear your Dementia Friends badge with pride? 😊 Wearing your badge helps to raise awareness of the movement, and show people with dementia that you're there for them. We'd love to see your badge. Perhaps it's on your coat, or your work lanyard? Send us your photos 📷

Would anyone in the Norwich area like to become a Dementia Friend?

Hi Everyone, It's now time for our New Year resolutions. Why not volunteer your time to support your community, a good place to start would be to become a Dementia Friend. It costs nothing but an hour of your time, but it can make a tremendous impact.