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    Claire Hamill was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 39. The mother of twin teenage girls is supported by her whole family who try to keep life as normal as possible. Read more

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Award for partnership

Award for partnership

Brunel Men's Shed has won a national award for its innovative work to support our Memory Shed in Corsham. Read more

Published: 30th June, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

New art group

New art group

Alzheimer's Support is opening a new art group in Chippenham. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Saying thankyou

Saying thankyou

It's Volunteers' Week and Alzheimer's Support is saying thank you to the 150 men and women who support us in so many ways. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Understanding dementia

Understanding dementia

This Dementia Action Week - a new awareness programme to help people find out more about dementia and the small things they can do to help. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Salisbury appeal tops £40,000

Salisbury appeal tops £40,000

The appeal to bring a dementia centre to Salisbury is a step closer as the community gets behind our campaign for a much-needed day club and specialist centre. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Claire's story

Claire's story

Claire Hamill was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 39. The mother of twin teenage girls is supported by her whole family who try to keep life as normal as possible. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Jean's day out

Jean's day out

Former nurse Jean had a trip down memory lane when Lou and Lesley gave up their Sunday to take her back to the nurses home and hospital where she used to work. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Extra day for Old Silk Works

Extra day for Old Silk Works

Mondays just got better for people with dementia in Warminster, as Old Silk Work club prepares to open for an extra day each week. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Welcome to new partners

Welcome to new partners

Alzheimer's Support has welcomed several new corporate partners to help promote a deeper understanding of dementia in the community. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Updated: 6th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

Hopes rise for new art group

Hopes rise for new art group

Alzheimer's Support is fundraising to open a new art group in Chippenham this Spring. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2022

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Stephany Bardzil

Lou's a winner!

Lou's a winner!

Old Silk Works manager Lou Gover wins Wiltshire Life magazine's Local Hero award for her tireless volunteering during the pandemic. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

A song for Mill Street

A song for Mill Street

Mill Street Club has its own song - written with a professional musician in a remarkable collaboration with members. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Joanna Pazucha

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  • Mamma Mia!

    Mamma Mia!

    Outdoor cinema event in aid of Alzheimer's Support. Everyone's favourite singalong so pack your picnic and see you there!

  • Award for partnership

    Award for partnership

    Brunel Men's Shed has won a national award for its innovative work to support our Memory Shed in Corsham.

  • New art group

    New art group

    Alzheimer's Support is opening a new art group in Chippenham.

  • A Walk To Remember Enchanted Wolf

    A Walk To Remember Enchanted Wolf

    To help raise money & to help raise awareness

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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.

  • Key staff

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Old Silk Works, Warminster

    Our newest - and largest - day club opened in May 2018 in our newly renovated, purpose designed Dementia Centre

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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

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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