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  1. What is dementia
  2. Living with dementia

Living with dementia

How family can help

How family can help

Dementia affects the whole family. Find out how family members can help the person diagnosed - and where to go for support for yourself. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 31st January, 2023

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Everyday living

Everyday living

People with dementia can still do so much. Here's a few tips to living as well as possible after a diagnosis of dementia, based on what people with dementia themselves say. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2017

Updated: 12th March, 2021

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Planning ahead

Planning ahead

If you have been given a diagnosis of dementia there is a lot to think about. Once you and your family have had a chance to take in the diagnosis, it is a good idea to take stock and start to think about the future. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2017

Updated: 18th October, 2023

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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

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    Wiltshire's Dementia Roadmap provides online support and advice at every step of the way.

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Skydive for dementia!

Skydive for dementia!

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a tandem Skydive for Dementia for Alzheimer's Support. Join our team jump day in April or pick your own date! Read more

Start: 7th April, 2024 at 8:00am

End: 7th April, 2024 at 4:00pm

Published: 20th August, 2016

Updated: 12th October, 2023

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

Join our volunteer team!

Join our volunteer team!

Make someone's day as a volunteer in our new Salisbury day club Read more

Published: 20th January, 2023

Updated: 12th March, 2023

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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