In this film, we explain how Local Dementia Actions Alliances (LDAAs), Dementia Friends and Dementia Friendly Communities all work together to support, empower and include people affected by dementia in their communities.

Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative that aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about dementia. It’s about raising understanding and individual action. LDAAs are networks of people and organisations who are committed to transforming the lives of people affected by dementia and their carers. The Dementia Friends programme is often used as a tool by LDAAs to engage people and organisations in their local area, and in doing so helps LDAAs to reach the goal of working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Community, through Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friendly Communities recognition process. Through this process, communities can apply to be recognised for their work and awarded the use of a ‘Working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Community’ symbol.

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Who are we?

Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

What is dementia?

The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.

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If you have concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia, please contact the Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122.

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