ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY’S NATIONAL DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AWARDS ARE ON THE
LOOKOUT FOR PEOPLE IN WALES WHO ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE
AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA
Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate people who are raising
awareness, changing attitudes and challenging misunderstanding around
dementia.
Dementia devastates lives and by 2021, 1 million people will be
living with the condition. The awards team wants to hear from people
who are leading the dementia movement, inspiring others and are
determined to transform the dementia landscape forever.
This year there are 13 awards up for grabs across 10 categories,
including:
* Dementia Friendly Organisation
* Community Partnership
* Dementia Friends Champion
* Innovation
* Young person’s contribution
* Journalist
* Inspiring Individual
The team are also introducing a new category to celebrate individual
and group fundraiser of the year.
Last year’s Welsh winners included Llanfaes CP School in Brecon who
organised an intergenerational project with the local care home.
Sessions there have included singing, board games and history
reminiscence sessions with the local museum.
Sue Phelps, Director for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru said:
“I’m keen to see a variety of entrants from Wales as there’s some
terrific dementia-friendly work taking place here throughout the year.
“Every day we hear examples of people in the community who’ve made a
real difference to the lives of people with dementia. This year’s
awards will give them the recognition they truly deserve.”
Anyone who has made a difference to the lives of people affected by
dementia is encouraged to enter. Industry experts will unite with
people affected by dementia to choose the winners.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY 21 AUGUST. ENTER BY SEARCHING
‘DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AWARDS’ AT ALZHEIMERS.ORG.UK [3] ENTRANTS CAN
NOMINATE THEMSELVES OR OTHERS.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A CEREMONY IN LONDON ON 29 NOVEMBER BY
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY AMBASSADOR, ANGELA RIPPON CBE.
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