Gloucester Dementia Action Alliance

28/08/2026

SEPTEMBER .. FOLLOW US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

28/08/2026

Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

28/08/2026

IMJIN-Forces Hub-Lunch & Learn
FREE LUNCH.
Topic: Update on Valour Recognised Centre Application & Future Topics (Cancer, Dementia, Debt Advice)

Open to Armed Forces Communities (Serving Military Personnel (Regular & Reservists), Veterans and Families),

Welcome to NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Gurkha ARRC Support Battalion Welfare Innsworth
GL Communities - Veterans Support Hub Imjin Station Community BFBS Radio BBC Gloucestershire St John's Churchdown & Innsworth Churchdown Surgery Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Gloucestershire Libraries Tewkesbury Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

28/08/2026

Sundowning can make late afternoons and evenings really tough for people living with dementia. As the day winds down, confusion or agitation can rise - sometimes because of something that happened earlier, sometimes because a need isn’t being met. Gentle reassurance, distraction, and familiar memories can help bring them back to a calmer place.

Here are 3 tips to help you navigate a loved one experiencing sundowning:

1. Sometimes what seems like ‘sundowning’ could be the person trying to communicate a need. This could be needing the toilet, feeling hungry or being in pain.

2. Uneven indoor lighting and reflective surfaces can sometimes cause confusion by creating disturbing shadows or mirrors. Close the curtains or blinds once it starts to get dark and cover the television with a dust cover, if it’s not being used.

3. If they seem unsettled, think about whether something earlier in the day may have affected them. Try calming them with distraction - like talking about a favourite memory. If they stay agitated, they may have an unmet need.

If you’re supporting someone through this, you’re doing an incredible job. 💙

28/08/2026

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22/06/2026

71% of carers say they are already grieving the person they knew while still caring for them.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.

When someone close to you develops dementia, both of you may experience a profound sense of loss that can change over time.

Depending on your relationship and circumstances, you may feel you are losing, or have already lost: your relationship with the person; companionship, support and special understanding; a particular lifestyle; intimacy with the person; freedom to work or take part in other activities; communication between you; future plans; and the person themselves.

You may grieve for a short time as you experience these changes, or grief can be ongoing.

Your feelings of grief may also change or go back and forth over time.

Feelings of loss and grief might make it harder for you to cope with caring.

Some of the changes you both go through can be harder to process than the person’s death.

It’s important to acknowledge any feelings you have and try not to feel guilty about them. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

[Image description: A graphic titled 'Grieving a person with dementia can feel like you’re losing or have already lost...' depicts a person sat down, holding their knees towards their chest, as if something is troubling them. They are surrounded by short sentences describing the the different types of 'loss', which include: Intimacy with the person; Your relationship with the person; Companionship, support and special understanding; A particular lifestyle; Freedom to work or take part in other activities; Communication between you; Future plans; and The person. An Alzheimer's Society logo can be seen in the bottom left corner.]

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28/05/2026

All are welcome to come along to our public health & wellbeing event for 2026...which is confirmed for Wednesday 1st July. See below for full details!

26/05/2026

Redirection