In November 1965 the world’s first carers’ organisation the National Council for the Single Woman and her Dependants (the Council) was founded by Mary Webster – a remarkable but previously unknown woman. Bringing others in similar circumstances together, she led the…
On November 19, 2025, a practical training for museum specialists on the topic "Heritage with care – cultural memory for people with dementia" was held at the Regional Ethnographic Open Air Museum "Etar" – Gabrovo. The initiative is part of…
Our Greek colleagues from the Hellenic Alzheimer’s Association and Related Disorders conducted an experiential workshop “The Story of a Family Living with Dementia” which integrates systemic psychodrama techniques—such as simulation and role reversal—within a structured group setting. Family members of…
One year after its official launch, the Genes4All project www.genes4all.eu stays firmly on track with its mission to make genetic information and counselling more accessible for families affected by neurodegenerative disorders — bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and everyday…
Since mid-2025, the Alzheimer Bulgaria Association has been working on the project "Friends by Memory – a group for people in the early stages of dementia", which was approved for funding under the Sofia municipality Social Innovation Program. Part of…
In Belgium (Flanders), young carers are stepping into the spotlight Young carers helped design the campaign themselves. Discover how Young Carers Week aims to make the invisible visible and how you can bring the inspiration to your own country. I…
Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease in particular, is a topic that many adults find difficult to understand and deal with. It is often considered too complex or "heavy" to discuss with children. However, children understand more than we think—as long as…
In June 2025, the Dutch LGBTI magazine Winq released a series of portrait stories exploring the experiences of 5 young carers that are part of the LGBTI community. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Strategische Alliantie Jonge Mantelzorg,…
We are pleased to announce the launch of OUR VOICES, a 24-month project funded under the CERV-2024-CHILD programme, coordinated by Eurocarers. The project focuses on promoting the rights and meaningful participation of young carers (YCs)—children and adolescents under 18 who…
We are pleased to share this practical guide from the EUROP'AIDANTS project, prepared in collaboration by Aidants Proches, EPIONI and APAS 82. This guide highlights three inspiring best practices from each partner country, discovered during their study visits, which can…
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