September Is for Dementia Awareness

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time when communities worldwide come together to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those affected by dementia. At Home Instead Enfield, we believe this month is vital because recognising the early signs of dementia in a loved one can lead to timely, life-enhancing support. Throughout September, our team will be attending events, sharing personal stories from clients and Care Professionals, and hosting community activities to ensure no one in Enfield faces dementia alone. From Winchmore Hill to Palmers Green, we’re standing alongside families and raising our voices for meaningful change.

In this blog, we explain what World Alzheimer’s Month is all about, why it’s particularly relevant in Enfield, and how you can take part in local events and awareness efforts. From sharing stories to supporting local initiatives, there are so many ways to get involved.

Dementia has become the leading cause of death in the UK, yet it continues to be an area where greater awareness, funding, and understanding are still very much needed in mainstream political and social discussions. Families across Enfield tell us that the journey from diagnosis to daily care is often accompanied by emotional, practical, and medical questions that families may not feel prepared for.

At Home Instead Enfield, we see the realities of dementia every day. We support clients with early, mid, and late-stage symptoms, and we’re regularly in touch with loved ones who need guidance, respite, and reassurance.

World Alzheimer’s Month gives us a chance to put these conversations front and centre, to make sure no one in Enfield faces dementia alone.

Whether you’re directly affected or simply want to help, there are many ways to take part in World Alzheimer’s Month 2025 – and your voice matters.

Home Instead Enfield has developed a Dementia Friendly Training Programme aimed at family carers looking after a loved one with Dementia. The workshop explores ways of dealing with the disease in a positive way, understanding the different characteristics and finding meaningful activities to engage with as well as handling difficult behaviour.

For Dementia Awareness Month  this September we have teamed up with the Ruth WInstone Centre in Palmers Green to offer the free workshop on Wednesday 24th September from 11.15am to 12.15pm. Please reserve your space by calling us on 0203 6024068.

Become a Dementia Friend

The Dementia Friends initiative, run by Alzheimer’s Society, offers simple, free sessions online or in person. You’ll learn about what it’s like to live with dementia and how small everyday actions can help.

Many of our Care Professionals at Home Instead Enfield have become Dementia Friends, and we often recommend the programme to family carers too.

Visitdementiafriends.org.uk to join in.

If you run or manage a business in Enfield, there are practical ways you can support this year’s campaign:

• Conduct a dementia accessibility review of your office, shop or café

• Offer staff training or invite speakers during September

• Display leaflets or posters to raise awareness

• Create dementia-friendly signage, lighting, or quiet spaces

• Publicly share your commitment using campaign hashtags and local press

Simple actions signal that your business welcomes and supports all members of the community.

Music, poetry, painting and dance can all help people with dementia connect, express and feel joy. At Home Instead Enfield, we often incorporate reminiscence and music into our visits – from singing familiar tunes to creating memory boxes.

If you work in the creative arts or local education, this September is a wonderful time to think about how your talents could be used to support dementia care in Enfield. Could you run a music session in a care home? Share an intergenerational storytelling event? We’d love to hear your ideas.