Resources

Places to find help, company and good advice

Associations, support groups, clubs, information sites and online communities for people living with memory loss and the people who care for them. For ideas on starting a conversation with a photograph, read our articles.

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Placeholder list. These are examples while we put the full directory together — check each site for details that apply to you.

Support organisations

Charities and associations with helplines and guides.

  • Information · United States

    Alzheimer's Association(opens in a new tab)

    Plain-language information on memory loss, care and research, with a 24/7 helpline.

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  • Association · United Kingdom

    Alzheimer's Society(opens in a new tab)

    UK charity with guides, a support line and local groups for people living with dementia.

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  • Association · Australia

    Dementia Australia(opens in a new tab)

    National support, education and a helpline for people with dementia and their carers.

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Carers and family

Help for the people doing the looking after.

  • Support group · United Kingdom

    Carers UK(opens in a new tab)

    Advice, forums and local groups for people looking after family or friends.

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  • Online community

    r/dementia on Reddit(opens in a new tab)

    A large community of family members and carers sharing experience and support.

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Clubs and gatherings

Places to meet, talk and remember together.

  • Club · United States

    Memory Café Directory(opens in a new tab)

    Find a relaxed social gathering for people with memory loss and the people who care for them.

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Online communities

Forums where people share what has worked for them.

  • Online community

    r/dementia on Reddit(opens in a new tab)

    A large community of family members and carers sharing experience and support.

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