1 Million Squares for Dementia

One Square. One Story. One Million Acts of love.

A creative movement uniting people through art, memory, and community to raise awareness of dementia and build a powerful visual symbol of collective support.

About the Project

The 1 Million Squares for Dementia project invites individuals, families, schools, artists, and communities to create and contribute a square to an initial campaign to spread awareness. Each square represents a story, a memory, a person, or a moment connected to dementia.

When combined, these squares will potentially form a visual tapestry representing the millions of lives touched by dementia .

Part of a Larger Vision

Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide. According to Alzheimer’s Society, UK, there are approximately one million people living with dementia in the UK of which a third are undiagnosed.  
Most importantly, dementia is now, the biggest killer in the UK. 
This project is part of a wider social and cultural initiative developed by Dementia Sphere

Dementia Sphere aims to create new ways for people to engage with dementia awareness, storytelling, creativity, and community collaboration.

Through initiatives like 1 Million Squares for Dementia, Dementia Sphere is building a global platform where creativity, compassion, and collective action help transform how society understands and responds to dementia.

How to Participate

Register & Create

Register your interest and details by clicking the ‘Join the Movement’

Crochet or knit a 4 inch square using any colour/yarn or design

Share

Submit your square(s) on this website with the 4 attributes of the person you are dedicating it to

Connect

Become part of a movement by joining the Dementia Sphere community

Inspire

Help build a powerful visual installation representing one million voices.

Whether you are an individual, organisation, artist, school, or caregiver, your square can become part of this growing global artwork.

About Dementia Sphere -

Your Community for Caring, Sharing & Hope

This image denotes care and love

Dementia Sphere is about creating a space and platform where caregivers and family members of those living with dementia can seek information, advice and share experiences. Aside from my personal story on my mother and our journey with her Alzheimer’s Dementia, the overall objective is to share stories of others, including family members of other’s going through this journey, dementia advisors and other dementia professionals.

My Story

An image of me by the COVID wall

Read about how I navigated my mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s Dementia.

Other Stories

People conversing with one another

Do you have any advice, tips & tricks that could benefit others looking after their loved ones with dementia? Feeling supported and part of a community is essential when you are navigating thsi journey.  If you would like to share your story or experience about dementia, feel free to contact me.