Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society offers dementia information, support services and resources.

Quick overview

Its website includes publications, a symptoms checklist, training and information about fundraising events and volunteering.

The Dementia Support Line offers information, support and advice.
The Dementia Support Forum is an online community for people affected by dementia.
The symptoms checklist can be completed online or downloaded for printing; it is not a diagnosis tool.
Dementia training is available through online learning and live sessions.
Contact options include phone, video and text.

Introduction

Alzheimer's Society offers dementia information, support services and resources. These include a support line, an online community and publications.

Its resources cover types of dementia, diagnosis, living with dementia and support for carers. It also offers dementia training, fundraising events and volunteering opportunities.

What Alzheimer's Society offers

The Dementia Support Line offers information, support and advice. Dementia Advisers are available to listen to concerns, and support services also include in-person visits and opportunities to connect with others.

The website includes publications and factsheets, a dementia symptoms checklist and a directory of support services. Other resources include a magazine, videos, podcasts and information in languages other than English.

Product and service categories

Dementia information

Information covers Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. There are also resources about young-onset and mixed dementia. Other topics include symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatments and medications.

Support services

The Dementia Support Line offers information, support and advice by phone. The Dementia Support Forum is an online community where people affected by dementia can share experiences. Alzheimer's Society also offers a companionship service and a directory of support services and groups.

Living with dementia and caring

Resources cover life after a dementia diagnosis, adapting the home, memory aids and staying active. Information for carers includes emotional support, personal care and considering care homes. There are also resources about end of life care.

Training and resources

Dementia training is available through online learning and live training. Alzheimer's Society also offers information and resources for people working in health and social care. Its website includes a referral service for someone in their care.

Events and volunteering

Sponsored walks are among the fundraising activities, and there is an option to organise a walk. The website also describes volunteering opportunities and ways to take part in dementia research.

Browse the full range on the Alzheimer's Society website.

More Info

Using the website

The website has a search function and a separate FAQ search with category filters. A support assistant offers options for finding dementia information, speaking to someone and checking symptoms before a GP appointment.

The dementia symptoms checklist can be completed online or downloaded for printing. It is not a diagnosis tool. The website also offers a general enquiries form and a regular email containing dementia advice and resources.

Notable features

Contact options include phone and video calls and text. SignVideo provides access to an interpreter for conversations with a Dementia Adviser, and a language translation service can be arranged for the support line.

Some dementia information is available in audio and Easy Read formats. The symptoms checklist includes an option to download completed answers or receive them by email.

Frequently asked questions

What does the dementia symptoms checklist cover?

It contains 20 questions about possible symptoms or behaviours relating to dementia. It asks about how long these have been happening and how much they affect daily life.

Can I change an answer on the checklist?

Yes, you can go back and change an answer. You can also move on without answering a question.

How can I find dementia support services?

The dementia directory lists support services and groups. Alzheimer's Society also offers support by phone and in person.

What accessible contact options are offered?

Options include SignVideo and Text Relay. A language translation service can also be arranged for the Dementia Support Line.

What fundraising event information is available?

The website provides information about fundraising events. It also describes sponsored walks and organising a walk.

Do event volunteers need to register for each event?

Yes, Alzheimer's Society asks volunteers to sign up online for each event. This also applies to people who have volunteered before.

Key takeaways

Dementia information covers types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Support services include a phone line, an online forum and companionship.
The symptoms checklist is available online or as a printable download and is not a diagnosis tool.
Training is offered through online learning and live sessions.
Fundraising events and volunteering opportunities are described on the website.

Summary

Alzheimer's Society offers dementia information alongside support services, publications and training. Its website also provides a symptoms checklist, a directory of support services, event information and contact options.