Tuesday 19 May 2015

Dementia Friends

Well Dementia Awareness Week has got off to a flying start! It has been very inspirational to follow the Alzheimer's Society's posts, and to see the hive of activity on twitter using the hash tag #DAW2015. I hope that the positive stories and interviews are helping to break down the stigma that sadly surrounds dementia.

Today I want to talk about the fantastic Dementia Friends initiative and to encourage you to sign up as a dementia friend if you haven't done so already.



Background
The Dementia Friends initiative began in 2013, with the aim that by 2015 there would be 1 million people who had received the training, enabling them to help people living with dementia to feel supported and included in their local community.

Dementia Friends Champions receive training and ongoing support to deliver the Dementia Friends sessions in their community. 

How can I get involved?

There are lots of ways you can be involved with the Dementia Friends initiative, and it doesn't have to be time consuming. 

  • Become a Dementia Friend by watching the online video
  • Become a Dementia Friend by attending a 1-hour information session in your area
  • Volunteer as a Dementia Friends Champion and inspire others to learn a little more about dementia and the ways they can help those living with dementia in their community.

For more information and to become a Dementia Friend visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Myself and Frankie Simpkins (Area Manager Musica Wiltshire) are Dementia Champions and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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