World Alzheimer’s Month 2025

This September, Home Instead Dorchester is proudly supporting World Alzheimer’s Month. Led by Alzheimer’s Disease International, the month-long campaign aims to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and encourage open conversations around dementia. The theme for 2025, #AskAboutDementia, invites each of us to begin with one heartfelt question. From that simple act, we can spark connection, understanding, and meaningful change. At Home Instead Dorchester, we are embracing this message in everything we do. Throughout the month, our team will be sharing personal stories from Care Professionals and clients, highlighting local experiences, and taking part in events that champion empathy and community learning. From story walls and Q&A sessions to social media spotlights, we are committed to amplifying the voices of those affected by dementia across Dorchester and beyond.

Now, as we step into a month of reflection and awareness, this blog explores why World Alzheimer’s Month matters, what the 2025 campaign encourages us all to do, and how our team and wider community are getting involved. Whether you’re a family member, a carer, or someone looking to learn more, there are many ways to participate and make a difference.

Dementia remains one of the most significant health challenges facing families in the UK, yet it’s often misunderstood. Many people live without a formal diagnosis, and far too many families may not have access to the support they need. But dementia isn’t just a medical diagnosis. It touches every part of a person’s life, from their memory and communication to their ability to live independently and connect with loved ones.

In Dorchester and across Dorset, these challenges are real, immediate, and deeply human.

That’s why campaigns like World Alzheimer’s Month are so important. They help us listen. They help us learn. And they remind us that no one should face dementia alone.

If you support someone living with dementia, there are small things you can do to make a big difference, especially during World Alzheimer’s Month:

1. Create a Memory Tree

A paper or cardboard tree can become a lovely way to share memories. Add leaves that list favourite places, songs, or sayings. These prompts can be comforting and spark valuable conversations.

2. Build a Memory Box

Include photos, old coins, books, or household items from earlier decades. Take time to talk through each one; it’s a chance to connect and reflect on shared history.

3. Try the “My House of Memories” App

This free app is full of nostalgic images and sounds designed for reminiscence. It’s a great tool whether you’re sitting together or supporting someone remotely.

4. Organise a Local Memory Walk

Whether it’s a stroll through Borough Gardens or a route around your own neighbourhood, a memory walk can provide a calming activity and a chance to talk.

At Home Instead Dorchester, we provide compassionate, relationship-led care to help older adults live well at home. Whether it’s support with daily routines, specialised dementia care, or simply a friendly face for companionship, our Care Professionals are here to offer reliable, dignified support that is tailored to each individual’s needs.

We are proud to serve families across Dorchester and the surrounding areas. If you’re exploring home care options or would like to speak to a member of our team about how we can help, please contact us on 01305 239289. We’re always here to listen and guide you with care.

World Alzheimer’s Month isn’t just about a single campaign. It’s a chance to change how we think about dementia, how we talk about it, and how we support one another.

At Home Instead Dorchester, we believe that every question matters. Every story matters. And every person affected by dementia, whether living with it or supporting someone who is, deserves respect, understanding, and support.

So this September, let’s not stay silent. Let’s ask. Let’s listen. Let’s support.

To find out more about what’s happening locally or to share your own experience, contact us atHome Instead Dorchester or call 01305 239289.