Alzheimer’s Society was founded by Cora Phillips, Morella Fisher and Gordon Wilcock in 1979 and was a founding member of ADI.
The association is based all around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The headquarters are located in London.
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. They campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
The Alzheimer’s Society is also a member of Alzheimer Europe.
Some of the services provided by the association include:
- Caregiver meetings
- Educational events
- Helpline
- Memory cafés
- Meaningful engagements/activities
- Newsletter
- Resources (fact sheets, reading materials)
- Respite care
- Seminars/Webinars/Workshops
- Support groups
- Training for carers