Dementia Friends

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, talks and acts about the condition.

Dementia touches the lives of millions of people across the UK. Dementia Friends was launched to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding that means many people with the condition experience loneliness and social exclusion. Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help.

There are lots of ways to get involved with Dementia Friends, whether you have a lot of time to give or a little:

• Become a Dementia Friend by watching our online video here: https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/register-digital-friend
• Become a Dementia Friend by attending a 45 minute Information Session in your area
• Volunteer as a Dementia Friends Ambassador and inspire others to learn a little more about dementia and some of the small things they can do to help those living with dementia in their communities

If you are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend, then all you need to do is register for a Session. Visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk or to arrange a local session or contact erin.roche@torfaen.gov.uk