Alzheimer's Society

Liz, Angela and Tracey were ready for an epic challenge ten years ago.

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The numbers of people diagnosed with dementia has soared.

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Alzheimer's Society hosted a Dementia Awareness event at Cleadon Park Library.

Alzheimer’s Society host community event in South Tyneside

Alzheimer's Society hosted a Dementia Awareness event at Cleadon Park Library.

Alzheimer’s Society host community event in South Tyneside

Public invited to free Dementia event as part of awareness action week

Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Sir Jonathan Pryce CBE

Alzheimer's Society ambassador urges public to back charity's appeal

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Two pub workers set to take on charity skydive for Alzheimer's Society

Ways to support a person with dementia over bonfire weekend

Memory Walk 2022

11 memories from South Shields Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk 2022

The Memory Walk in South Shields on Saturday.

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The charity match raised £4,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

South Shields football match raises £4,000 for Alzheimer’s Society

Denise Ross right with sister Annette and mum Rose (inset)

Dementia support worker says more help is needed

The Memory Walk in South Shields last year.

Annual Memory Walk to return to South Shields

Suranne Jones

Suranne Jones asks South Tyneside to support Alzheimer’s campaign

Members of Boldon Ladies Club celebrated the group's 60th anniversary with afternoon tea at Littlehaven Hotel, in South Shields.

Ladies club members celebrate 60 years of friendship and helping others

Boldon Ladies Club is marking a milestone as group members gather for 60th anniversary celebrations.

Hayley Lovely

There was a big turnout for the Memory Walk.

See photos as the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk returns to South Shields

The Dementia Memory Walk returned to South Shields on Saturday.

More than 1,000 fundraisers join Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk

Nicola Marlborough with mum Ann.

Sunderland woman to take part in South Shields Memory Walk after mum's diagnosis

The walkers in South Shields.

Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk returning for autumn 2022

Danielle Cooper

Charity's call to save care home free virus tests

Danielle Cooper, area manager for the Alzheimer’s Society in South Tyneside.

Virus tests will cost dementia families £73

Dementia care concerns

Pandemic cuts care reviews for dementia sufferers

Some of the wonderful and creative ways you have supported charity over the years.

You're all just fab at fundraising

The Ashley Pub

South Shields pub raises almost £1500 for Alzheimer's Society

Staff at home care providers Bluebird Care in South Tyneside and Northumberland taking part in the Elf Run

Elf Day runners support people with dementia with trek down the coast

The walk is the first in two years after last year's event was cancelled due to covid.

More than 1,000 walkers gather at Bents Park for Alzheimer’s Society memory walk

Around 1,200 walkers united at Bents Park in South Shields for the annual memory walk in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Georgina Cutler

June Coser was presented with her Points of Light award by South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck.

Great-grandmother, 90, given national honour for Alzheimer's fundraising

Line of Duty actor Vicky McClure is calling on people to take part in the 2021 Memory Walk as the event returns to South Tyneside

Memory Walk returning to South Tyneside

June Coser has spent 14 years raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Inspiring 90-year-old recognised by Prime Minister for Alzheimer's fundraising

June Coser has spent 14 years raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Meet the incredible great-grandmother still fundraising at 90

Huge rise looming in dementia numbers

South Tyneside facing huge dementia challenge

The dementia day care service was held at Haven Court in South Shields.

Day care service for South Tyneside residents with dementia to close

10,000 care homes with older residents have now been offered a Covid vaccine (Photo: Getty Images)

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EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

Care home residents will be able to join family and friends over Christmas - but...

Families will be able to hug care home residents before Christmas as part of a new Government commitment. Photo: PA.

Relatives of care home residents will be able to hug their loved ones

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

Some of the participants in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 2019 at Bents Park in South Shields. Picture by Tim Richardson.

Auf Wiedersehen Pet star calling on charity help

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends

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Engagement, diversity and inclusion manager Mark Johns puts one of the new North East Ambulance Service vehicles to the test after its redesign.

Rethink on ambulance designs to help patients with disabilities get onboard

Elizabeth with her seven children; from top left, Adrian, Gareth, David and then seated from left, Patricia, mum Elizabeth and Betty with Kamala and Rosanna in front.

Pledge to remember wonderful mum at South Shields Memory Walk for Alzheimer's So...

Yvonne Brown took part in a skydive to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Credit: Skydive Academy

Dementia carer jumps from plane for Alzheimer's Society

Yvonne Brown with her dad Harry Potts before his death 12 years ago.

Dementia carer faces fear of heights in charity skydive for Alzheimer's Society

These lanyards are bright green in colour and decorated with a sunflower design (Photo: RNIB)

This is what it means if you see someone wearing a sunflower lanyard

This is why your hearing could indicate if you have dementia

Andrew Ball from Alzheimers Society and Tobyn Hughes, Nexus .

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Staff and residents taking part in the Elf Day at Bedewell Grange Care Home in Hebburn.

Hebburn care home residents raises charity cash by dressing as elves for a day

Celebrating Elf Day at Willowdene Care Home are (from left) activities coordinator Christine Chandler, resident Pat Greig, care assistant Marc Davison and activities coordinator Amanda Rowden.

Elves bring Christmas cheer to residents at South Tyneside care home

Alzheimers Society's Memory Walk sets off from Bents Park, South Shields.

Find yourself in our South Shields Memory Walk picture special - and how your mo...

Richard McCourt gets the Memory Walk underway in Bents Park

Thousands stride out in South Shields memory walk

Singer Paul Tucker Grant.

Variety show set to entertain crowds in South Tyneside to raise cash for two wor...

Gillian Bickley

Musician who shared a stage with The Beatles raising cash with memory walk

Scouting For Girls urged people to show support for Alzheimers Society.

Scouting for Girls urge fans to sign up to South Shields Memory Walk

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