To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, I have produced a new A Caring Mind video focusing on the unpaid carers supporting relatives and friends living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease rather than a mental illness. However, its emotional and psychological impact can be profound—not only for the person diagnosed, but also for those caring beside them.

The video explores the importance of earlier diagnosis, including carers in decisions, recognising anticipatory grief and connecting families with appropriate support. It also highlights organisations such as Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK, Carers UK and Carers Trust.

Carers may manage appointments, medication, personal care, changing behaviour and difficult decisions, often without enough information or support for their own wellbeing.

World Alzheimer’s Day gives us an opportunity to challenge stigma, listen to people affected by dementia and recognise the contribution of unpaid carers.

Neither the person living with dementia nor the carer walking beside them should be forgotten.

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