'We know we are leaving people in a happier frame of mind.' This #SmallCharityWeek, find out about @OpeningDoorsLdn, supporting people affected by dementia within the LGBTQ+ community, and the wonderful difference they're making for those in need. bit.ly/2IqPLCj

‘Uncertainty, financial strain and stigma dogged and marred those final months and weeks in a way that it would not have done for other big killers.’ Clare, whose dad recently passed away, writes about the unfair financial hardship of dementia care: bit.ly/2FojZ6V

Made with 90% water, Jelly Drops are a bright and tasty way of keeping people with dementia hydrated. We'll be proudly supporting their development over the next year, to help bring them to market - find out more about them here! 👇 alzheimers.org.uk/blog/jelly…

We're delighted that Alzheimer's Society Ambassador Ian Sherriff has been recognised with an MBE in the #QueensBirthdayHonours. Ian has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people with dementia both across the UK and globally; congratulations, it's thoroughly deserved!

A think tank is recommending making social care free for people over 65, paid for by a 2p tax rise. Those who could afford it would pay for accommodation but not personal care. This would reduce bed-blocking, saving the NHS up to £4.5bn a year. See more: bit.ly/2HOBcHi

Here's a fascinating and useful listen - @MichaelRosenYes explores the best methods of communicating with someone affected by dementia who may have difficulty expressing themselves: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000sg…

Lynda never expected to have to pay for her husband’s dementia care. But like so many others, she's been left to cover the cost for herself. It just isn't fair. We urgently need to #FixDementiaCare- but we can't do it without your help. Join our cause: alzheimers.org.uk/our-campai…