Dementia Awareness in Romford this September

Every September, communities across the globe come together for World Alzheimer’s Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness, share stories, and inspire action. Here in Romford, our team at Home Instead is taking part by highlighting the real lives behind the diagnosis, from the voices of our Care Professionals to the experiences of the people we support. Throughout September, we’ll be attending local events, sharing personal stories from families, and taking part in activities that keep the conversation going long after the month ends. The question is: Why does talking about dementia matter? In Romford, we see the answer every day, it changes understanding, builds support, and brings hope to those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

In this blog, we’ll explore how Home Instead Romford is marking World Alzheimer’s Month, through community events, local stories, and practical ways you can get involved in making dementia care more visible and supported this September.

There are almost one million people living with dementia in the UK. Many more are affected as unpaid carers, family members, or close friends.

Yet despite being the leading cause of death in the UK, dementia is still often surrounded by misunderstanding and under-discussed. That’s something we’re determined to help change.

We know from the people we support that:

• Early symptoms are often missed or dismissed.

• Many people wait until challenges escalate before seeking help.

• Families can sometimes feel uncertain or hesitant about asking for outside care.

World Alzheimer’s Month gives us the chance to tackle those fears, open up conversations, and provide reassurance that help exists, and it starts with talking.

You don’t have to be a carer or a healthcare professional to make a difference. Here’s how you can get involved this September, right here in Romford:

Share Your Story

Have you helped a loved one through dementia? Your experience might help someone else feel less alone. Share it online, on a community board, or with us at Home Instead Romford.

Join a Memory Walk

Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks happen across the UK, including in nearby towns. They’re open to all and raise funds for support and research.

Start a Conversation

Whether it’s with a neighbour, a child, or a local business, talking about dementia helps dismantle stigma. One fact shared might spark the awareness someone needs.

Support a Dementia Charity

A bake sale, raffle, or just a donation can go a long way in supporting:

• Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses (0800 888 6678) 

• Local support groups and helplines

• Research into earlier diagnosis and better treatments
  Volunteer Locally 

Many community-led dementia events need helpers. If you’d like to support a Memory Café or distribute materials in Romford, get in touch with us, we can help connect you.

📨 Write to Your MP

Residents can email or write to their local MP about improving dementia care and funding. Dementia UK offers free templates to help you get started.

Too many people still feel they can’t talk openly about dementia. At Home Instead Romford, we want to change that narrative.

World Alzheimer’s Month isn’t about one day or one campaign, it’s about changing attitudes, one conversation at a time.

So whether you run a local café, school, church, or sports club, why not join in?

• Host a talk

• Display a poster

• Invite a care expert to speak

• Or simply say: “We’re here if you need us.”

Together, let’s make our community a place where no one faces dementia alone.

Whether you’re seeking care, raising awareness, or simply want to understand dementia better, Home Instead Romford is here to walk alongside you, every step of the way.

Home Instead Romford are offering FREE Dementia Awareness Talks to local businesses, the community & into primary schools to ensure everyone is confident in supporting an individual living with a diagnosis of Dementia.

If you would like more information about the sessions, please call us on 01708 395040 we would be happy to help.

Let’s make this September count, for every person whose life is touched by dementia.