Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia is available in Jersey. It aims to transform how we think, act and talk about the condition.

Dementia Champions

Specially trained Dementia Friends Champions can deliver an interactive workshop at your workplace, school or community group. Workshops are free, around 60 minutes long and enhance people’s understanding of dementia using interactive activities, Q&A session and videos. All participants will earn a Dementia Friends Jersey badge to further spread awareness.

Each session includes facts about dementia, a look at some of the different diseases that cause different dementias, and helpful tips to communicate and support those living with the condition.

With increased understand and further awareness of dementia, local people can help to make the island a dementia friendly place for those living with the condition. So book your session today.

Upcoming drop-in sessions

Individuals or small groups who would like to become a Dementia Friend can also drop into one of our regular open sessions usually held at the St Helier Library, Workspace Room.

Our next session dates are:

Wednesday 02 October 2024 –  Time: 13:00

Wednesday 06 November 2024 – Time: 13:00

Wednesday 04 December 2024 – Time: 13:00

Wednesday 08 January 2025 – Time: 13:00

Booking in advance is required which can be done by clicking on the button below.

If you would like to book a Dementia Friends session, please contact our Education Coordinator on Tel: 01534 723519 or Email: info@dementia.je.