My Life, My Goals is a free self-help guide developed by people #LivingWithDementia , for people living with dementia.

Read Allison’s story below to see how the guide was created and to find out where to download your own copy for free. alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-toget…

52 marathons in one year. This is the challenge Lee Carruthers has pledged to complete in memory of his Grandma. He has already completed 44 marathons this year, with more in the coming weeks. Huge thank you to this week’s #FridayFundraiser !

Looking for ideas for gifts for people #LivingWithDementia ? The ‘Rusty Brains’ group tried out some of the activity products we stock in our shop. Find out what they recommend ⤵️(Spoiler alert: they loved the jigsaws!) bit.ly/3Tb9Iit

Tai Chi, adult colouring books and mindfulness are some of the ideas people use to keep well, whether they have dementia or not. Keeping your mind and body active can help you to stay well. Read more advice from our supporters here: bit.ly/3FfN7xe

On 2 December, people across the UK will be dressing up as Elves at home, at school, at work!

Robyn's business got involved with Elf Day and the whole office came in to work in their elf outfits and people baked cakes for a bake-off. alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/pu…

Memory assessment questions sometimes rely on knowledge of UK history. This could be a barrier to a diagnosis for people from ethnic backgrounds. This #BlackHistoryMonth we want to raise awareness of some of these issues. Read more here: bit.ly/2Y2ZSaK #WednesdayWisdom

Sir Jonathan Pryce would like to invite you for a night filled with carols, festivities and fundraising to help support those #LivingWithDementia . Our 10th annual Carols at Christmas Concert is taking place Thursday 1 December: bit.ly/3rSD8WG

Want to be the Alan Turing of dementia technology?
Our new Longitude Prize on Dementia Longitude Prize on Dementia is holding a series of virtual hackathons for innovators hoping to win its £1m first prize. Rory Cellan-Jones tells us more about the competition.
Find out more: dementia.longitudeprize.org

‘This group has given us hope, and that’s all that you can ask for.’
Meet the young onset dementia activists in south-east London who are giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose: bit.ly/3W0UNco

Some people with dementia can feel anxious or uncertain which can lead to walking about and restlessness. Have you or your loved ones experienced this? Join the discussion on Talking Point here: bit.ly/3SoVlpz

Jackie is the first to admit she didn’t know how to respond to her parents’ dementia. Now she’s a Dementia Friends Ambassador, training others about the small changes that can make life easier for a person with dementia. Read more ⤵️
#DementiaFriends bit.ly/3TjYeZY

‘It’s about finding the most important, engaging and relevant parts of research, and presenting it in a digestible way.’ We provide crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care. Find out more here: bit.ly/3MDEAFU