Dementia friends

Although it originated from the Alzheimer’s Society "Dementia friends" applies to all people living with dementia and those people that support them of which community pharmacy plays an important role in both the care and signposting to support services. Dementia Friends

During this friendly and interactive session you'll learn more about dementia, how it affects a person and what you can do to help people affected by dementia in your community. Big or small, every action counts!

The Session lasts around 45 minutes and will be delivered face to face at a Session near you or virtually via an online webinar or a livestream video.

• Online video where you can become a Dementia Friend by meeting Teresa, Emma and Alex who are living with dementia and learn more about what it is like to live with the condition.
• Face to face information Sessions are run by Dementia Friends Ambassadors to help you understand what it's like to live with dementia and the actions you can take. Sessions run most days and are all over the country so it should be straightforward enough to find a session near you.

The 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, acts and talks about the condition.

Whether you attend the face-to-face Information Session or watch the online video, Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help. From telling friends about the Dementia Friends programme to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts.