Dementia

In this section you can explore the various common types of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia as well as understand the other types and how the diseases can progress. Becoming aware of the risk factors and the signs and symptoms may help you spot the early warning signs of dementia.

Dementia Useful Resources

We know dementia affects everyone differently. So whether you, a loved one, a friend or...
From arts and crafts to other activities like walking and yoga, we have an activity group...
Come along to one of our local cafes and have a cup of tea with someone who understands...
Our Peer Support groups offer a reassuring, confidential and safe place to talk to others...
Singing for the Brain brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of...
After consulting with Dementia NI members and other people with dementia throughout the...
We have established Dementia Empower and Support Groups throughout Northern Ireland...
At Dementia NI we recognise the positive impact volunteers make to our organisation and...
Our Befriending service will connect you with a trained volunteer so you can do more of...
Talking Point is an online community where people with dementia – as well as anyone...
Stay independent and continue doing the things you love. Our Community Support service...
At Dementia NI we recognise the positive impact volunteers make to our organisation and...
This service is aimed at Dementia NI Members who do not have access to a tablet, laptop...
The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for music...

Dementia Helplines & Web Chats

Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society - Helpline
Dementia NI - Empowerment Groups
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Talking Point
Age NI Advice Service