The Collaboration Network are proud supporters of Alzheimer's Society

 

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everybody affected by dementia. This complex condition has a devasting impact on every life it touches, stealing memories, abilities, and relationships from people.  

Every person with dementia deserves to live well. Through personalised support services, people with dementia – and just as importantly their carers – can tailor the help they receive to best suit their needs throughout their experiences with dementia.  

By campaigning for social care reform, increased investment in dementia research, and a ten-year plan from the government, our dedicated campaigner base is keeping dementia high on the political agenda. Putting people affected by dementia front and centre of these campaigns means that people are hearing directly about the injustices families are facing. Together, we are creating change one step at a time.  

When it comes to research - early and accurate detection is a critical first step. Any treatments that follow will need this foundation to build on, to give people the treatment plan that will work for them. It's an exciting time in research too with two new drugs, Lecanemab and Donenemab, proving to be the groundbreaking innovations we hoped they would be. Investment in care research goes hand in hand with this, from supporting people to live independently for longer, to ensuring comfort as their condition progresses. 

Most importantly of all, every element of our work is led and shaped by people affected by dementia. Involving people with dementia and carers in the decision-making process at every stage means that our work will always be relevant and worthwhile to families affected by dementia. 

Our services offer personalised support from day one of a dementia diagnosis. Direct referrals from health services and other community touch points mean that everyone who needs our help can receive it. A blend of one-to-one expertise, a support line available seven days a week, and online resources mean that people with dementia and their carers can choose the support that’s right for them. As people’s needs change, they can adjust the support they receive resulting in a truly flexible and dependable service.

Around 70% of care home residents are living with dementia, but the provision of care is a ‘post-code lottery’. As a result, people affected by dementia are facing stark inequalities that prevent them from living their lives in comfort. High quality, integrated care is at the heart of our campaigning work, as we seek to address the injustices that people affected by dementia face at the time when they need the most support. And through this campaigning, the stigma that surrounds dementia is broken down. In its place, we build understanding, acceptance, and a more inclusive society for people with dementia.  

Dementia changes everything. It deprives people of their independence, their abilities, and their relationships. There’s no cure, and as symptoms worsen, the condition often leaves people struggling to communicate, isolated, and scared.  
In the UK, nearly one million people are living with the realities of dementia, trying to navigate an uncertain future with little formal support. Due to the stark inequalities in social care, families often have to manage safety and wellbeing themselves – 700,000 people have taken on the role of an unpaid carer to someone with dementia. But this commitment often comes at great cost to their mental and physical health.  

Alzheimer’s Society is a lifeline to people affected by dementia. Comprehensive support via personalised services means that from the point of diagnosis, people can get the information and support they need at the most overwhelming time in their life. And they know we’ll always be there for them.  

This support is critical to people living with dementia today, but with numbers set to rise exponentially in the coming years, we need to change the future too. Through education and outreach, we’re making the world a more understanding place for people with dementia. Meanwhile our campaign for good quality, integrated care is addressing the injustices that people affected by dementia face when it comes to living their final years in dignity and comfort.  

People affected by dementia deserve support, care, and hope. While a life with dementia is never an easy one, Alzheimer’s Society will be here for people every step of the way.  

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There is no 'one size fits all' solution to dementia, but taking a holistic approach means we can take on the problem from multiple angles - giving people the help they need today and the hope they need for tomorrow. 

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With the support of Collaboration Network, we will fund and find a future without Dementia. Please follow the JustGiving page on this site to donate to the Alzheimer’s Society and be part of Collaboration Network’s journey in supporting every family affected by this disease.