Cinemas have an important part to play in tackling the social and economic impact of dementia, by allowing people living with dementia to continue to see films. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice and guidance for arts, heritage and cultural organisations We need organisations to take action and support people affected by dementia at this difficult time to … More
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This World Alzheimer’s Month, we are highlighting the importance of talking about dementia. We want to raise awareness of how it impacts the daily lives of people affected by the condition and challenge the stigma that surrounds it.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September. It’s a chance to start conversations, raise awareness, and break the silence around dementia.
Nearly 50 million people worldwide live with dementia. It affects daily life in countless ways, and stigma remains a barrier. This month is about understanding those challenges and showing how we can support people to live well. Learn more and get involved via the Alzheimer’s Society.
We can all play a role—by sharing information, joining the Dementia Friends movement, or simply talking openly with friends and family.
Film has the power to connect, inspire, and include. Dementia-friendly cinema screenings create a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their families. Screenings are adapted for comfort and accessibility, offering the joy of cinema in a relaxed setting.
The UK Cinema Association, Alzheimer’s Society, and FAN have worked with venues nationwide to support these screenings.
Looking to run your own? Explore our training and resources to help you plan. Many of the ideas also work for making your wider film events more inclusive—through staff awareness, relaxed screenings, quiet spaces, or better signage.
Cinemas and cultural organisations can also reach people at home. The Alzheimer’s Society suggests:
Do you run dementia-friendly film events? We’d love to hear from you. Download our Inclusive screening case study template and send it to includeme[at]filmhubwales.org so we can showcase your work.
A doubleheader of educational special events from Into Film celebrating language, communication and d/Deaf cultural identity. Summary of project The central tenet of the project was to challenge the assumption that accessible cinema screenings need to be separated from mainstream programming. We promoted the events encouraging schools working with d/Deaf or hearing students to attend, … More
A list of some BSL interpreters and contacts.
When did racism start, and why? Who invented the very notion of being “white,” or “black,” and why did they do so? Journalist and documentary podcaster John Biewen looked into these questions, and he argues that the answers could transform our approach to solving racial injustice.
Project overview Why the project matters Leigh Film Society are a independent community cinema charity. Established in 2013 we use film screenings to fight against social isolation, create opportunities for young people and support community cohesion. We have many different film screening projects including: Evening Film Society, Afternoon Classic Cinema Club, Annual Short Film Festival, … More
Fagony Aunt Aisha Mirza answers your queeries about QTIBPOC life. This month, they discuss how to be a better ally to your black friends.
In January 2014 we asked 10 writers on their opinions for terms and classifications used to describe traditionally marginalised people in the West. These were collected in our article series ‘Ethnic Minority? No, Global Majority’, Parts One and Two. Since then the debate has raged on both sides of the pond.
