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‘I want to go home’ It’s not uncommon to hear someone with dementia who lives in residential care to say these words, and they can be difficult to hear. Read our five things to remember when someone with dementia is asking to go home: bit.ly/3p9OHr6

Dementia Action Week starts tomorrow - we can't wait to see how you get involved! Act now and help us challenge the myths around dementia diagnosis. Because asking the same question over and over again is not called getting old, it’s called getting ill: bit.ly/3jW9ETK

Dementia is caused when diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease) cause nerve cells to die, damaging the structure & chemistry of the brain. In different types of dementia there is damage to different parts of the brain, so the symptoms experienced will differ for everyone.

Amelia,10, delivered a presentation to help her class learn about dementia & how they can help those living with the condition. Amelia’s mum Ruth says, “Her Gran has Alzheimer’s and Amelia is very passionate about ensuring others learn about the condition.” What a superstar!🌟

There's not long to go until Dementia Action Week on 17 - 23 May. Whether it's getting involved with our campaigns, promoting our services, or fundraising - be sure to sign up below for updates and read about more ways to get involved! Click here: bit.ly/3gZYBss

Dementia touches the lives of millions of people across the UK. Dementia Friends was launched to tackle the fear and lack of understanding that means many people with the condition experience loneliness and social exclusion. Join us today: bit.ly/38m8HiF

If someone with dementia feels rushed in a shop, this may cause stress and anxiety, and could discourage that person from going shopping again. Being patient & understanding can make all the difference in providing a more positive experience for someone living with dementia.