Walking Alongside

Those Living With Dementia & Cognitive Change

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Remember The Carer partners with churches and Christian organisations to support individuals living with dementia or cognitive change, their carers, and the faith communities who walk with them.

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Alongside our Dementia Care Specialist, our non-clinical, multidisciplinary team — including Certified Neuroscience Coaches, Wellbeing Alignment Mentors, and internationally trained Dementia Practitioners — serves churches by supporting people, strengthening pastoral care, and equipping congregations to respond with compassion, understanding, and practical support.

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Our role is not medical, but relational, educational, and supportive — coming alongside the church to care for those who care, and those who are increasingly vulnerable.

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Why Dementia-Friendly Churches Matter

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Dementia and cognitive change affect not only individuals, but entire families — and increasingly, entire congregations.

 

Many people quietly withdraw from church because:​

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• Worship environments become overwhelming

• Memory, communication, or behaviour changes feel misunderstood

• Carers feel exhausted, isolated, or unseen

• Churches want to help, but don’t know how

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A Dementia-Friendly Church is not about programs — it is about awareness, understanding, welcome, and presence.

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Churches are uniquely placed to:

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• Reduce isolation and shame

• Offer belonging when life becomes confusing

• Support carers who are often carrying heavy, unseen burdens

• Reflect Christ’s compassion in deeply practical ways

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Supporting Care Beyond the Church Door

Much of the struggle families face does not happen on Sundays — it happens at home, late at night, and between moments of support.​

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Remember the Carer provides:

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• Dementia and cognitive-change education for families and carers

• Emotional and practical support grounded in compassion

• Neuroscience-informed wellbeing support to reduce overwhelm

• Guidance that helps carers understand what is changing and why

• Ongoing support that prevents burnout and crisis

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This allows churches to care well without carrying everything alone.

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A Shared Ministry of Care & Referral

We work in mutual partnership with churches and Christian organisations, offering:

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• Referral pathways for carers and families who need additional support

• Support that complements pastoral care, not replaces it

• Guidance pastors and ministry leaders can trust

• Ongoing collaboration as needs change over time

• Mutual referrals you church, outreach and ministry services

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Together, we help ensure that no one walks this journey alone.

 

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Serving Churches, Ministries & Staff​​​

In addition to supporting families, we serve churches directly through:

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• Dementia awareness and Dementia-Friendly Church education

• In-service sessions for pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, and staff

• Practical tools for welcoming and supporting people with cognitive change

• Guidance for pastoral conversations with carers and families

• Support for ministry teams who are themselves caring for others

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This builds confidence, compassion, and shared understanding across the church community.

Flexible, Accessible Support for Families

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Appointments are available 7 days per week, including evenings and weekends, via secure telehealth — allowing carers and families to receive support in the safety and familiarity of their own space.

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Private Church & Ministry Partner Access

​Partner churches receive access to a private partner portal, providing:

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• Dementia-friendly church resources

• Education materials for ministry teams

• Referral guidance and collaboration tools

• Ongoing support as congregational needs evolve

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In Short

Remember the Carer helps churches become places where people living with dementia — and those who care for them — remain seen, supported, and spiritually held.

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A Dementia-Friendly Church reflects the heart of Christ by bearing one another’s burdens, especially when the journey becomes long and heavy.