You will receive information and a welcome pack in the post including a Dementia NI t-shirt and badge, an 'In Case of Emergency' (ICE) card, and a 'Just a Minute' (JAM) card and key fob.
As a member, you can join your nearest Empowerment Group to meet other members. The groups provide a welcoming space to share your experiences and get peer support.
You may find that joining Dementia NI enables you to make friends and feel part of a community. It can help you to keep a positive outlook on life - the craic is always good!
You can learn new skills or brush up on old skills, supported by another member. It's a great way to discover your untapped potential.
As a member you can get involved in a range of dementia-inclusive activities that will help you to thrive, from reading groups to sporting activities and opportunities to represent the organisation.
You can access our 'In The Same Boat' Facebook page to chat with other members online, to help you find support and stay connected.
You'll be invited to work on interesting projects, including dementia research and service improvement, with the health and social care trusts, universities and other partners.
Become a part of our Member Forum and have your say on which issues we tackle. You'll get the chance to vote another member onto our Board of Trustees or be voted on yourself.
We provide opportunities to be involved in activities that help us challenge the stigma of dementia and change the lives of local people.