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 - with help from Alison and Michelle from Alzheimer's Support. Read more
Finding friendship - and plenty of opportunities to dance - at Sidmouth Street Read more
Alzheimer's Support helps around 2,500 people every year in Wiltshire. There is no one-size fits all approach to the support we offer, and each person makes use of those services that suit them best at the time. Whether it is information, social contact, support to pursue a hobby or some time off for family carers, each family has their own story to tell.
Jean's late husband Tony was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 59 and she supported him for more than a decade until he died in 2017. A year later she found out that Alzheimer's Support was opening a new day club in Warminster and she was determined to get involved. Read more
Pandemic restrictions had left 91-year-old George feeling isolated and morose, but since joining Movement for the Mind and the Memory Cafe, he and wife Briony have made new friends. Read more
Retired policeman Duncan Baxter was angry and shocked when he was diagnosed with dementia, but since joining the Old Silk Works club he realised there "isn't anything to be frightened of". Read more
Jean has a lifelong love of painting and enjoys showing friends the work she creates at Alzheimer's Support's art group in Bradenstoke. Read more
Derek Burch was a 'virtual recluse' before he started attending Alzheimer's Support's community groups. Now he has more friends than ever before. Read more
Annette and her husband were 'run ragged' working full time and being carers for Annette's parents until they were introduced to Alzheimer's Support and support worker Mandy Bird. Read more
Living with dementia in lockdown was never going to be easy. Betty's daughter Pauline talks about how she coped with the help of Alzheimer's Support. Read more
'You realise this thing may be awful, but you can still carry on just fine.' Read more
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
'It's the kind of place you can get your mind back', Brian Burgess looks forward to the opening of The Old Silk Works day club Read more
June relishes her friendships and is looking forward to making more as a founder members at our new Warminster day club. Read more
"It was wonderful talking to someone who understood." Read more
"It's all about thinking ahead" Read more
Richard and his family waited years for his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's. Now a strict diet and days out with a support worker help everyone manage better. Read more
"It's been good fun getting to know people at the Muddy Boots group" Read more
“I try not to let dementia change my life” Read more
"Sidmouth Street staff and volunteers have been a great support. They’re such a friendly bunch." Read more