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For family and carers

Caring for someone living with dementia is one of the most demanding jobs there is. Alzheimer's Support provides practical and emotional support to husbands, wives, partners, sons and daughters at every stage of their caring experience and also supports friends and neighbours who find themselves in a caring role.

As well as services that give carers a break, such as day clubs and support at home, we run informal support groups in different locations and structured training courses twice a year. We also offer regular training courses by Zoom for carers who find that an easier way to connect.

More help and advice

More help and advice

Find the help you need to cope with ongoing practical, financial and emotional changes as the caring role develops. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 6th May, 2022

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Carers' support groups

Carers' support groups

A network of carers' groups which meet monthly in towns across Wiltshire for mutual support, information sharing and a good chat. Find your local group here. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

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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. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 23rd July, 2022

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It's all about love

It's all about love

Listen in as Wiltshire carer Jo Holloway tells BBC Radio Wiltshire about caring for her mother Maureen Read more

Published: 11th May, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2018

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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Run the Virtual London Marathon for Alzheimer's Support in October. Join our team of runners doing the iconic 26.2 miles in their own way - and raise funds for people living with dementia with every step. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2016

Updated: 7th August, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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Published: 18th April, 2018

Updated: 11th May, 2018

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

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