Sahara is the South Asian Dementia Support Service within the Alzheimer’s Society, created to ensure families are not left to face dementia alone.

For many South Asian families, dementia is still misunderstood and often hidden, leaving people to struggle in silence. Sahara changes that. The team offer compassionate, person-centred support that respects culture, language, family, and lived experience because care only works when people feel seen, heard, and understood.

Through memory cafés, one-to-one support, and community outreach, Sahara walks alongside families at every stage of their dementia journey. We help people reconnect, reduce isolation, and restore dignity and confidence at a time when life can feel overwhelming.

Your support helps us reach more families, break down stigma, and create a future where no one has to face dementia on their own