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Blog

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 purpose, following the death of her husband. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 9th March, 2021

Updated: 10th March, 2021

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 28th October, 2020

Updated: 30th October, 2020

'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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Updated: 4th August, 2020

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 16th June, 2020

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 3rd July, 2020

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 26th June, 2020

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

Posted to: Blog

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th January, 2020

Updated: 12th February, 2020

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

Posted to: Blog

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 21st July, 2019

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 23rd June, 2019

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

Posted to: Blog

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 15th May, 2019

Updated: 22nd May, 2019

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 13th May, 2019

Updated: 4th June, 2019

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 15th May, 2019

Author: Laura Crouch

Comments: 1

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 26th March, 2019

Updated: 3rd May, 2019

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 13th August, 2018

Updated: 26th March, 2019

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 11th October, 2017

Updated: 15th August, 2018

Author: David Josey

Remembering George

Remembering George

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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 24th March, 2017

Updated: 16th October, 2017

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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  • May Step Challenge appeal

    May Step Challenge appeal

    Support our May Step Challenge this spring and support people living with dementia with every step.

  • Pauline’s Skydive

    Pauline’s Skydive

    I am taking on this amazing challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer's Support

  • May Step Challenge signup

    May Step Challenge signup

  • New Trowbridge office

    New Trowbridge office

    Alzheimer's Support's Trowbridge-based teams are moving to new premises with another of Wiltshire's leading charities.

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  • Dementia advisers

    Dementia advisers

    Our 10 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.

  • Key staff

  • Music for the Mind

    Music for the Mind

    Music for the Mind is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. We run 11 groups in Wiltshire - and you don't need to be a good singer to take part.

  • How and where we work

    How and where we work

    Find the support you need to live well with dementia.

  • This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    This week's events at Alzheimer's Support

    Details of 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

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

  • Online training course for family carers

    Online training course for family carers

    Our free online training courses help people of all ages who find themselves in a caring role. Understanding more about dementia and the practical help that is available can make all the difference.

  • Our goals and values

    Our goals and values

    Find out more about the aims and values that underpin our organisation and how we work with others.

  • Worried about your memory?

    Advice for anyone concerned about a failing memory. Why it is a good idea to get diagnosed if you suspect Alzheimer's or any form of dementia and the support that is there to help.

May Step Challenge

May Step Challenge

Dig our your trainers for dementia this May! Read more

Start: 1st May, 2021 at 8:00am

End: 31st May, 2021 at 11:00pm

Published: 12th October, 2016

Updated: 5th April, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Location: Choose your own route!

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Skydive for dementia!

Skydive for dementia!

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a tandem skydive for Alzheimer's Support - now in May 2021. Read more

Start: 9th May, 2021 at 8:00am

End: 9th May, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 13th October, 2016

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Location: Old Sarum Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6EB

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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

Meadow of Remembrance

Meadow of Remembrance

Dedicate a flower in memory of a loved one in our online Meadow of Remembrance. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 8th March, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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