Supporting Dementia Awareness This September

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, a time when communities across the globe come together to raise awareness, offer support, and encourage meaningful conversations around dementia. At Home Instead Hamilton, we’re embracing this opportunity with open hearts. Through personal stories from our care professionals, insights from the families we support, and details about local events we’re attending or hosting, we’re proud to be part of this global campaign in a very local way. This year’s theme, #AskAboutDementia, reminds us all that understanding begins with curiosity and that change begins with each of us.

Now, let’s explore what World Alzheimer’s Month is all about, why it’s particularly important here in Hamilton, and how you can get involved, whether through attending events, sharing your story, or simply asking a question.

The official theme for 2025, #AskAboutDementia encourages conversation over silence. At Home Instead Hamilton, we believe this message couldn’t be more timely. Many families in our area still find it difficult to talk about dementia. The uncertainty, fear, and emotional weight of a potential diagnosis often lead to delays in seeking help.

This campaign gives us all permission to start the conversation. And that includes us, right here in the office.

Want to get involved locally?
We’re inviting our care professionals and office team to share their own experiences and thoughts. Whether you’ve supported a client through early symptoms or have personal memories of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, your insight could inspire someone else to speak up.

Let’s talk about the scale of the issue, not to alarm, but to illustrate why awareness is so necessary.

• Over 900,000 people in the UK are living with dementia.

• 55 million people are affected globally.

• Dementia is now the leading cause of death in the UK.

• Women are more likely to be diagnosed than men.

• The global cost of dementia care could surpass $1 trillion by 2050.

Behind each of these figures is a person. A life changed. A family impacted. These are the people we support every day in Hamilton and across South Lanarkshire.

This September, we’re marking World Alzheimer’s Month by focusing on both awareness and action.

Dementia Training for Staff

We’re encouraging all Care Professionals to refresh their dementia training, with particular focus on communication techniques and personalised approaches. We believe continuous learning helps us better serve our clients and their families.

Office Awareness Campaign

In the office, our team will be sharing personal reflections, real client stories (with permission), and conversation starters around dementia. We’ll also display campaign materials in our windows to prompt public discussion.

Memory Walk Plans

We’re looking into organising a local Memory Walk later in the month, open to our staff, clients’ families, and the wider community. It’s a chance to remember, support, and connect.

If you’re part of a local group, church, or school in Hamilton and would like to collaborate on a dementia awareness event, please get in touch with our team.

Join Us at the Blantyre LIFE Dementia & Seniors Group

We’re also proud to be supporting a new community initiative taking place right here in South Lanarkshire. Starting Wednesday 3 September 2025, the Dementia & Seniors Group at Blantyre LIFE will run on the first Wednesday of every month, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Held at 90 Park Lane, Blantyre, G72 9AS, this welcoming, free event is open to those living with dementia, their carers, or anyone in the elderly community looking for connection and conversation. It’s a relaxed space where you can enjoy a cuppa, meet new people, and take part in optional activities.

There’s no need to book — just come along. If you’d like more details, please contact Tracy McMorran on 07471 518734.

World Alzheimer’s Month is supported by international organisations and healthcare companies working to improve diagnosis, care, and research. But progress doesn’t only happen in labs or policy meetings, it happens in everyday acts of compassion, knowledge-sharing, and community care.

That’s where we come in. That’s where you come in.

Dementia awareness isn’t something we do once a year, it’s part of who we are at Home Instead Hamilton. But campaigns like World Alzheimer’s Month give us a moment to share, to listen, and to act together.

So, we invite you to do just one thing this September: ask.

Ask about dementia. Ask how you can help. Ask what support is available. Ask what we’re doing here in Hamilton. Because every question asked brings us one step closer to a kinder, more informed community.