Champion!

Today I became a Champion - a Dementia Friends Champion.

I've completed the Alzheimer's Society training, so I'm now ready to start setting up information sessions to raise awareness of dementia. Incredibly 1 in 3 people will be affected by dementia once they pass the 65 year mark, though sadly it doesn't just affect the elderly, it affects people of all ages.

The Alzheimer's Society are hoping to get 1 million Dementia Friends by 2015. A Dementia Friend is someone who has atteneded an awareness session (given by a Champion) - if each Friend goes on to make even just one positive action, it goes a long way to raising the awareness about this condition and increasing understanding for those affected by or living with it.

Five things you need to know about dementia:
Dementia is not a natural part of ageing.
Dementia is caused by brain diseases.
It's not just about losing your memory.
It's possible to live well with dementia.
There's more to the person than the dementia.


If you have time please check out their site and sign up for a Dementia Friend session near you. It costs you nothing but an hour of your time.