In light of the Lioness’ fantastic Euro 2022 win, it’s apt to share information about Alzheimer’s Society’s Sports United Against Dementia campaign.
In the UK alone, 900,000 people are living with dementia – enough to fill Wembley stadium ten times over. Dementia can be truly devastating, stripping people of their memories, abilities and connections to the world. But with the right support and investment in research, people can continue to enjoy life for longer and live well with dementia.
Sport has a unique role to play in making this possible. It connects people of all ages, races and backgrounds, builds memories that last a lifetime and engages people with dementia like nothing else.
Leaders from across the world of professional sport have united to use the incredible reach of sport to dramatically increase awareness of dementia and how to access support.
Their Dementia Friendly Sport and Physical Activity Guide highlights the many ways organisations can support people affected by dementia to participate in their local community, lead more active lives and continue doing the activities they love. Get your copy here.
Warm weather tips
It’s important that we all stay as cool and hydrated as possible in warm weather, but it’s especially important to look out for those that are in vulnerable circumstances. Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia. This blog post explains some helpful tips on how to support those living with dementia during hot weather.