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Alzheimer's Support is now called Beyond Dementia. Read more about our exciting new chapter Beyond Dementia
Beyond Dementia
  • What is dementia?

    • What is dementia

      An overview of dementia, common symptoms and how it affects people.

    • Getting a diagnosis

      How to seek help, what tests involve and what happens next.

    • Normal ageing vs dementia

      How typical age-related changes differ from signs of dementia.

    Learning more about dementia

    • Types of dementia

      A quick guide to the main types and how they differ.

    • Living with dementia

      Practical tips, support and guidance for everyday life.

    • Stories

      Real experiences from people affected by dementia, in their own words.

  • Information

    • Accessing our services

      Who can use our services, what’s available, and how to get started.

    • Self referral

      You can refer a family member or friend with their consent.

    Caring for someone

    • Support for family carers

      Practical and emotional help for family, friends or anyone in a caring role.

    • Support groups for carers

      Explore our groups for unpaid family carers.

    • Training for carers

      Understand what someone living with dementia might be experiencing, and get tips for coping at home.

    People with dementia

    • Dementia advisers

      What dementia advisers do and how to find your adviser in Wiltshire.

    • Home Support

      What our one-to-one service offers, how to arrange regular visits from a specialist Beyond Dementia support worker.

    • Community groups

      Explore our wide range of community groups and find activities near you.

    • Day clubs

      Award-winning clubs offer a full day out for people with dementia and a real break for carers. Find your local club.

  • Support and advice

    • Professionals support and advice

      Support and advice for professionals

    • Make a referral

      Refer someone who could benefit from our services

    Training for professionals

    • Understanding Dementia

      Awareness workshop suitable for anyone supporting someone with dementia

    • Learning to Live with Dementia

      Professional-level course developed with people living with dementia

  • Ways to donate

    • Make a donation

      Make a one-off donation today

    • Make a regular gift

      Supporting us regularly can make all the difference

    • A gift in your will

      Leave a lasting legacy to support our work

    • In memory

      Help us continue making a difference

    • Support us as you shop

      Raise funds for free every time you shop online

    • What your donations can do

      Discover the impact your contribution makes

    Fundraise

    • Fundraising ideas

      Creative ways to raise funds in your community

    • Explore events

      Take part in a challenge event that suits you

    • Fundraiser stories

      Read inspiring stories from our supporters

    Volunteer

    • Why volunteer

      Learn why giving your time can have a powerful impact

    • Our opportunities

      Find the right volunteer role to suit your skills

    • Volunteer stories

      Be inspired by real experiences

    Corporate partnership

    • Corporate partnership

      See how your company could make the difference and support those in Wiltshire

  • News
    • About us

      How we are governed, our aims and values

    • How we are funded

      Where we get our funds from to run our services

    • Our story

      Read the story behind the charity

    • Meet our team

      Find out about the team running the charity

    • Join our team

      Explore our opportunities

    • Join our charity as a member

      Help us support more people living with dementia

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    • What is dementia?
    • What is dementia
    • Getting a diagnosis
    • Normal ageing vs dementia
    • Learning more about dementia
    • Types of dementia
    • Living with dementia
    • Stories
    • Information
    • Accessing our services
    • Self referral
    • Caring for someone
    • Support for family carers
    • Support groups for carers
    • Training for carers
    • People with dementia
    • Dementia advisers
    • Home Support
    • Community groups
    • Day clubs
    • Support and advice
    • Professionals support and advice
    • Make a referral
    • Training for professionals
    • Understanding Dementia
    • Learning to Live with Dementia
    • Ways to donate
    • Make a donation
    • Make a regular gift
    • A gift in your will
    • In memory
    • Support us as you shop
    • What your donations can do
    • Fundraise
    • Fundraising ideas
    • Explore events
    • Fundraiser stories
    • Volunteer
    • Why volunteer
    • Our opportunities
    • Volunteer stories
    • Corporate partnership
    • Corporate partnership
  • News
    • About us
    • How we are funded
    • Our story
    • Meet our team
    • Join our team
    • Join our charity as a member
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Carer stories

Family carers share their experiences of supporting a relative with dementia

Janice in a red coat, holding a daffodil and smiling as she leaves an event, with other participants in the background
Janice's story

Janice cared for her mother with dementia, and now supports her husband Derek who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at 57.

An older lady laughing, wearing a yellow jumper with an older man looking at her and smiling with a younger lady behind them wearing a white vest top and also laughing
Mary's story

Mary and her daughter Lilian support Pete, who has discovered a talent for art since his diagnosis of dementia.

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Support groups for carers

A network of carers' groups which meet monthly in towns across Wiltshire for mutual support, information sharing and a good chat. Find your local group here.

A lady wearing a pink top sitting in a green armchair with a magazine on her lap at Mill Street Club
Services for people with dementia

Our services are tailored to individual and designed to enrich lives with real choice, meaningful activity, and plenty of fun along the way. We leave dementia at the door!

About dementia

Find out more about dementia, what it is, how the different types develop, and how to support someone experiencing the changes dementia can bring.

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