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  2. Home Support

Home Support

Our national award winning Home Support is based on companionship, respect and having a good time together. It can make all the difference for the whole family.

Find out here how the service works, how to find your care coordinator and the difference an Alzheimer's Support support worker can make for your relative and family.

Home Support - how it works

Home Support - how it works

Our trained support workers help people to do the things they have always enjoyed doing during two or three hour visits that also give the family carer a real break. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 19th May, 2022

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Find your care co-ordinator

Find your care co-ordinator

Support at home is arranged by our team of experienced care co-ordinators who get to know clients and their families well. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2016

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Video - It's Not Just a Job

A short film by students at Wiltshire College who spent two days out and about with our support workers and their clients. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2017

Updated: 5th August, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Video - Helping Rusty 'hold on to his life'

Video - Helping Rusty 'hold on to his life'

Rusty Kelly and his support worker Kay have created a book of his life, memories and thoughts about living with dementia. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2017

Updated: 5th August, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Why I love my job

Why I love my job

In their own words... Alzheimer's Support home support workers reveal what makes their working lives so special. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2019

Updated: 6th March, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

'You don't feel alone any more'

'You don't feel alone any more'

Support worker Ivan Ozzie Osborne and his clients Ernie and Margaret tell BBC Radio Wiltshire how much it means to be seeing each other again after six weeks in lockdown Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Author: Stephany Bardzil

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  • Warminster School

    Warminster School

    As a school we support and help raise funds for the Old Silk Works and Alzheimer's Support.

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    Plum-it at new heights

    To support Alzheimer's Support in their great work

  • Steph's scary skydive

    Steph's scary skydive

    Skydiving from 10,000 feet to raise funds for this amazing charity

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    Ramble for Azheimer's

    I am walking various challenges in 2023 for Alzheimer's Support because I believe in the work they are doing is helping families across Wiltshire!!!

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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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Our largest club is open five days a week at Old Silk Works, our award-winning Dementia Centre in Warminster.

  • 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.

  • Wiltshire Dementia Roadmap

    Wiltshire Dementia Roadmap

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

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Virtual London Marathon

Virtual London Marathon

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

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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