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When someone you love has dementia, the worry doesn’t stop for Christmas. Your donation helps us bring specialist support, human connection and peace of mind to families who don’t know where to turn. Dementia doesn’t stop for Christmas. With your help, neither do we.
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When Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, his family were given a bundle of information but little practical guidance.
They had a diagnosis. They had the leaflets. They had each other. But without someone to guide them, his daughter felt increasingly alone.
Then came two house sales, a move to Kent and a stroke that left his wife, Jane, unable to walk.
The responsibility was overwhelming.
But one referral to ADSS changed everything.
Claire finally had a Dementia Coordinator, someone who understood and could guide her through difficult decisions.
For Richard and Jane, ADSS opened doors to activities, friendships and opportunities to connect with others who share their experience.
Their health challenges haven't disappeared. But Claire no longer has to find every answer herself.
Loneliness isn't always about being on your own. Sometimes it's the feeling that nobody understands what you're going through or knowing you need help but not knowing where to turn.
At ADSS, we're here to change that.
Across Kent and Medway, our specialist professionals provide guidance, practical support and opportunities for meaningful connection, helping people living with dementia and their families feel understood, supported and more confident about the future.
A dementia diagnosis can leave you with more questions than answers. Our Dementia Coordinators are here to listen, understand your circumstances and help you navigate the challenges ahead.
From understanding a diagnosis and planning for changing needs to accessing health and social care services, they provide specialist guidance, practical advice and reassurance. And as life changes, you can come back to us with new questions or concerns.
You don't have to have all the answers. And you don't have to face the questions alone. That's what we're here for.
FIND OUR DEMENTIA COORDINATORSLiving with dementia shouldn't mean losing the things that bring you happiness, purpose and a sense of belonging.
For some people, dementia can gradually make their world feel smaller. Friendships and familiar activities may become harder to maintain, leaving people feeling disconnected from the lives they once knew.
Our groups help rebuild those connections, creating welcoming spaces where people can enjoy life, share experiences and feel a sense of belonging.
Our wellbeing activities, groups and Memory Cafés bring people living with dementia and their families together to enjoy shared experiences, build friendships and connect with others who understand.
Whether it's trying something new, enjoying a favourite activity or simply spending time with people who understand what you're going through, these moments can make a real difference to confidence, wellbeing and quality of life.
Because living with dementia is about so much more than a diagnosis. It's about continuing to enjoy life, together.
EXPLORE OUR WELLBEING ACTIVITIES AND GROUPSLiving with dementia shouldn't mean giving up the freedom to do the everyday things you enjoy.
My Safe Link is a range of safeguarding products designed to help people living with dementia remain independent when away from home, with a quick connection to someone they trust if help is needed.
Available as a wristband, hangtags or key fob, each product uses smart technology that allows someone with a compatible smartphone to scan it and access emergency contact details.
It's a simple way to provide an extra layer of reassurance while supporting independence, confidence and dignity.
My Safe Link is available to people supported by ADSS across Kent and Medway through our Dementia Coordinator service.
When you're living with dementia or supporting someone who is, everyday situations can raise questions you never expected to face.
Our free online webinars bring specialist knowledge and practical advice directly to you, helping you better understand dementia and feel more confident about managing its challenges.
From recognising changes in health and wellbeing to maintaining independence, supporting someone at home and navigating important life transitions, our sessions explore the issues that matter to people living with dementia, families and carers.
Join from the comfort of your own home, hear from knowledgeable speakers and discover practical ideas that can make a difference to everyday life.
WATCH OUR WEBINARSIf you’re visiting someone living with dementia, or welcoming them into your home this Christmas, a simple activity can be a lovely way to spend time together.
Download our free Christmas colouring sheets, word searches and spot-the-difference puzzles and word matching sheets to enjoy at your own pace. Choose something that interests them, offer a little help if needed and enjoy the conversation along the way. There’s no need to finish - it’s the time together that matters.
Easy colouring sheet 1 here
Easy colouring sheet 2 here
Detailed colouring sheet 1 here
Detailed colouring sheet 2 here
Easy spot the difference here
Detailed spot the difference here
A merry little word hunt here
Making Christmas connections word game here.
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Not because they have nobody around them, but because they don't know where to turn.
They need more than leaflets.
They need someone who understands. Someone who listens. Someone who can help them find a way forward.
That's what why we exist.
Through specialist guidance, practical care, wellbeing activities and opportunities for human connection, we're there for people living with dementia and the families who support them.
Dementia doesn't stop for Christmas. With your help, neither do we.
This Christmas you can help another family find human connections and peace of mind.
