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Make your community dementia friendly

Find out more about the small steps everyone can take to make their community more welcoming to people living with dementia.

On these pages you can discover why it's important to become dementia aware and read our easy guides to getting your workplace, school or GP practice involved. 

You can make a difference at home or at work and we'll help you every step of the way.

Why become dementia friendly?

Why become dementia friendly?

As we all live longer, and dementia becomes more commonplace, it's time for everyone to do the small but important things that can make all the difference. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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Dementia Friends

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Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people's perception of dementia. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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Donna and Tony's story

Donna and Tony's story

Tony Whitney, whose wife Donna was diagnosed with a rare variant of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 51, explains how dementia friendly communities can make a positive difference Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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How schools can get involved

How schools can get involved

Specially tailored Dementia Friends sessions are bringing the dementia friendly message to primary and secondary schools across Wiltshire. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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How your club or group can get involved

How your club or group can get involved

If you are involved in a sports club, social club or organisataion of any size, why not find out how you can do more as a group to welcome people living with dementia. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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How GP surgeries can get involved

How GP surgeries can get involved

How your surgery can do more to support people living with dementia and their carers. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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How businesses can get involved

How businesses can get involved

From large supermarkets and banks to hairdressers and pubs, businesses across Wiltshire are finding out how to serve their customers with dementia better - and that it is good for business! Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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Wiltshire's Dementia Aware project

Wiltshire's Dementia Aware project

Over two years, Alzheimer's Support and Alzheimer's Society has helped communities and organisations become more aware of the needs of people with dementia and carers. We can help you too! Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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