"People with dementia sometimes need a helping hand"
The Alzheimer's Society is encouraging people to learn about dementia in order to make those suffering from the disease feel included and understood.
– Caroline Burden Area Manager for Alzheimer's Society in North East and Cumbria"People with dementia want to remain independent and engaged in their communities by continuing to socialise with their friends and family and be as active as possible. As the brain gradually shuts down, people with dementia sometimes need a helping hand to go about their daily lives and feel included in their local community which is why the Dementia Friends initiative is of such importance and will help to improve the quality of life for someone living with dementia."
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