The Alzheimer’s Society - Do You Remember?

Hello, my name is Jade and I first want to thank you for taking an interest in my blog! My theme is Dementia. I would like people to have better knowledge of Dementia, as it affects hundreds of thousands of England’s population, and many people have no idea how it could affect them.

I have three main aims that make up my advocacy, these are:

• To Raise Awareness, people should know about Dementia, and understand how badly it affects the elderly population.
• To Gain Support of the public, and encourage them to possibly donate to support vital research.
• To Change People’s Opinions of Dementia, so they realise that it is not just another charity weaning money off the public.

Reasons to support my advocacy:

• 1 in 3 over 65’s have Dementia
• The number of people with dementia will double in the next 40 years
• Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning it only gets worse
• The Alzheimer’s Society rely on public donations to support vital research
• There is no current cure for Dementia

How you can help:

• Hold a small, localised event to raise awareness, gain support, and maybe even raise a little money for The Alzheimer’s Society!
• Spread the word! Tell people about the rising issue of Dementia, you won’t regret it!
• Join the fight!

These links will take you to The Alzheimer’s Society Website: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ 
Dementia 2013 infographic - Alzheimer's Society

Here is the short story of how Dementia affected Malcolm and his family. Malcolm was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 55. Malcolm cannot speak, feed himself, or even smile. He is now in a situation very similar to that of a newborn baby. His wife had to give up her job to look after him. All of her hobbies have had to be put on hold for him. She said, “I could not have coped with his illness without the Alzheimer’s Society, it was as though somebody had thrown me a lifebelt in very rough water.”

If you agree with my advocacy and support The Alzheimer’s Society in the fight against Dementia, please take the time to respond to these questions in the comments. (Please state your hometown/country if not UK)

1. Had you previously known about The Alzheimer’s Society and what is does to support people with Dementia and their families?
2. Would you consider telling your friends and family about this issue?
3. Would you consider holding a fundraiser or donating to The Alzheimer’s Society?
4. Did you find my post useful?                                                    

THANK YOU!
Jade :)