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  • Just be you, it's enough

    Just be you, it's enough

    Volunteering at Alzheimer's Support's Trowbridge day club has given Janet a new sense of purpose. Read more

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  2. In your own words

In your own words

Insights, thoughts and reflections on the people and projects that mean a lot to our staff, carers and volunteers. if you'd like to contribute please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

'My wonderful volunteers'

'My wonderful volunteers'

Community services Coordinator Pam Ollis writes about the volunteers who support the activity groups she runs in North Wiltshire - and how they make her job so much fun. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2021

Updated: 10th September, 2021

My last wish...

My last wish...

Andrea's last wish, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, is to raise as much money as possible for Alzheimer's Support. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2021

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Andrea Staniforth

Just be you, it's enough

Just be you, it's enough

Volunteering at Alzheimer's Support's Trowbridge day club has given Janet a new sense of purpose. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2021

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Supporting families during a pandemic and beyond

Supporting families during a pandemic and beyond

Covid 19 has had a big impact on how dementia advisers do their job, but they still provide the same level of help and support Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Chris Maple

A day to remember

A day to remember

When support worker Paula Kearley discovered that her client Ray and his wife Joan were about to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary she decided to give them a day to remember. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2021

'Getting through our lockdown nightmare'

'Getting through our lockdown nightmare'

Lockdown was a personal disaster for Wendy's Dad Terry, until support worker Ozzie turned things around. Now he can't wait for Sidmouth Street day club to reopen. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Updated: 22nd October, 2021

Support work in the age of Covid-19

Support work in the age of Covid-19

Support worker Sue Hulbert talks about how her role has changed since lockdown. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Joanna Pazucha

Soldier to support worker

Soldier to support worker

Former Army Major Ozzie writes about becoming a support worker for people living with dementia. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Gift of being together

Gift of being together

Dementia support worker Marie describes what being able to visit clients again after lockdown has meant to her - and to them. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Marie Leggatt

We are here for you

We are here for you

CEO Babs Harris' personal message to staff on the impact Coronavirus is having on Alzheimer's Support, and how the charity is responding, Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Babs Harris

30 ways to help Alzheimer's Support

30 ways to help Alzheimer's Support

People often ask what they can do to help us support people with dementia. Here's 30 ideas to mark our 30th anniversary. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2021

30 ways to help

30 ways to help

As we mark our 30th year, Devizes discussion group members and our staff contribute 30 ways to help someone living with dementia. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Updated: 15th March, 2021

Enjoying the great outdoors

Enjoying the great outdoors

'It was great doing something together as a couple' - Phil and Kay on what the Blakehill Farm group meant to them. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Happy Birthday Mill Street Club!

Happy Birthday Mill Street Club!

Our Trowbridge opened five years ago. Club manager Jill Mitchener looks back.... Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Jill Mitchener

Layla and Gill

Layla and Gill

Artist Gill was reluctant to leave her home, until support worker Layla - and Sky the dog - helped her regain her confidence. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2019

Updated: 31st January, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Ken's tribute to Old Silk Works

Ken's tribute to Old Silk Works

As Old Silk Works marks its first birthday, carer and club volunteer Ken Windess reflects on what the club has meant to him Read more

Published: 15th May, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Happy Birthday Old Silk Works!

Happy Birthday Old Silk Works!

As our newest day club celebrates its first anniversary, Grant looks back on how it all came together Read more

Published: 13th May, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Three types of cake

Three types of cake

Laura Crouch reflects on her first three months as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's Support Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Laura Crouch

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Poetry connects us all

Poetry connects us all

Sharon Adam ran a poetry workshop for people living with dementia - and experienced the power of reconnecting through words Read more

Published: 26th March, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Giving something back

Giving something back

Becci's Grandma loves attending our day club in Devizes. So she decided to volunteer for six weeks to give something back. Luckily her employer apetito agreed! Read more

Published: 13th August, 2018

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Riding high for Alzheimer's

Riding high for Alzheimer's

Having experienced the work of this charity, standing on top of a plane was the least I could do. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2017

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: David Josey

Remembering George

Remembering George

A tribute to George Noke, who wanted everyone to know dementia is not the end. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2017

Updated: 10th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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  • Mamma Mia!

    Mamma Mia!

    Outdoor cinema event in aid of Alzheimer's Support. Everyone's favourite singalong so pack your picnic and see you there!

  • Award for partnership

    Award for partnership

    Brunel Men's Shed has won a national award for its innovative work to support our Memory Shed in Corsham.

  • New art group

    New art group

    Alzheimer's Support is opening a new art group in Chippenham.

  • A Walk To Remember Enchanted Wolf

    A Walk To Remember Enchanted Wolf

    To help raise money & to help raise awareness

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  • Dementia advisers

    Dementia advisers

    Our 11 dementia advisers give support, information and advice and stay in touch regularly. They are the first port of call after a diagnosis of dementia - and as things change over time.

  • Music for the Mind

    Music for the Mind

    Music for the Mind is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. We run 10 groups in Wiltshire - and you don't need to be a good singer to take part.

  • Key staff

  • This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    Our regular community activity groups for people living with dementia in Wiltshire, updated weekly.

  • Memory cafes

    Memory cafes

    Our seven memory cafes meet monthly to give the whole family a chance to find out more about dementia, socialise with others in the same situation and chat informally to professionals.

  • Mill Street Club, Trowbridge

    Mill Street Club, Trowbridge

    Mill Street Club is open four days a week, bringing companionship, stimulation and activity to people living with dementia in West Wiltshire.

  • Support worker vacancy

    Support worker vacancy

    Patient, caring and reliable? We have interesting and rewarding work providing care and companionship for people living with dementia. Apply today.

  • Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Our newest - and largest - day club opened in May 2018 in our newly renovated, purpose designed Dementia Centre

  • A Walk to Remember 2022

    A Walk to Remember 2022

    Huge thanks to everyone who took part in our memory walk - we had a fantastic day in June. See below for tips on paying in your fundraising.

  • Training courses for family carers

    Training courses for family carers

    Free online and in-person training courses for unpaid family carers. Find out more about dementia and the practical help that can make all the difference.

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Keep in touch!

Tell us how you'd like us to keep in touch with news of our work and activities. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2018

Updated: 11th May, 2018

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Salisbury Dementia Centre appeal

Salisbury Dementia Centre appeal

Support our exciting plans for a dementia centre and day club in Salisbury. Donate today! Read more

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 17th September, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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