December 2026

Christimas Gathering

19th December 2026

The Malta Dementia Society is organising a Christmas Themed Session with a Christmas touch, at The Courtyard Hall, Hilltop Gardens, Naxxar from 10am to 1pm. This special session will consist of a few activity demonstrations ending with some Christmas refreshments.

This special session is subject to booking. If you are interested to join us, please book your place by calling 7963 7500 or send an email to Malta Dementia Society at [email protected]

September 2026

Running the Berlin Marathon

27th September 2026

The Malta Dementia Society sincerely thank Daniel Cremona and Christian Fenech for running the 42 km Berlin marathon in aid of our Society, in aid of all those who live with dementia and their families. No words can express our gratitude for the beautiful sum raised which will go directly into our community services which we offer free to all our members! THANK YOU!

You may also wish continue to support the Malta Dementia Society through your donations by scanning the QR code below:

Annual Memory Walk For Dementia

26th September 2026

The Malta Dementia Society held the Memory Walk in Valletta in collaboration with Active Ageing and Community Care. Altogether we created a beautiful atmosphere for those living with dementia and their carers and families. We wish to heartily thank President Emeritus Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca for always being by our side and encouraging us with her constant support! We wish to thank Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Deo Debattista, shadow minister Hon. Dr. Paula Mifsud Bonnici, Dr. Alistair Farrugia from Momentum and all those other people who attended from the political side. We wish to heartily thank Daniel Cauchi who has been rehearsing with our MusictoMind choir – the MusictoMind choir of Malta Dementia Society made history today! A group of people living with Dementia and their spouses who have been rehearsing for months and who made such an effort to make our surprise possible! We also wish to heartily thank Keith Muscat who set up all the sound for us! Thank you also to Michael Azzopardi who took all the photos! We also wish to thank MOOD for their fantastic marketing campaign And of course, the whole team of MDS. Why do we do this? We want to encourage all those facing dementia, either themselves, or with their family members, to contact us...let us help you please!

The Annual Fundraising Dinner

11th September 2026

The Malta Dementia Society would like to thank all those who attended our annual fundraising dinner at Xara Lodge, Rabat.

A big thank you to Xara Lodge in Rabat for the beautiful venue and delicious food that they served all our guests. We are very grateful to Sandrina and Keith, together with the two Andrew's for the entertainment and Sound, to Jean Claude Dimech for his amazing dance, and to Daniel Cauchi for singing our so much loved song 'Niftakarna'!

A big big shout-out to our very generous sponsors who gave us 47 Lottery prizes! Our guests were so happy! We are truly grateful to everyone who made this evening so so special! Your extreme generosity enables us to continue giving all those living with dementia and their families the support they so desperately need. During the evening, the Malta Dementia Society presented a plaque to our graphic designer Maria DeGabriele for her constant support in creating all our visuals and logos. This award is so well deserved!

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, reach out to us on [email protected] or on 79637500 – we will walk the journey with you and help you in every possible way!

September 2025

Annual Fundraising Buffet Dinner

19th September 2025

AN EVENING OF GREAT FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

Malta Dementia Society is once more organising its annual fundraising buffet dinner at the iconic Villa Arrigo on Friday 19th September 2025 at 7.30pm. Besides a wonderful selection of food, there will be free flowing wine and water during the dinner. A cash bar will also be available for those who wish to purchase other beverages such as spirits, soft drinks etc. A fundraising lottery will be held, and our guest performers – the vibrant acoustic local band SKARLET and the internationally well-known Maltese tenor CLIFF ZAMMIT STEVENS – will provide music entertainment throughout the evening.

Annual Walk for Dementia

20th September 2025

A WALK IN VALLETTA TO COMMEMORATE WORLD ALZHEIMER'S DAY

Malta Dementia Society is once more organising its annual walk for dementia in Valletta to commemorate World Alzheimer's Day on Saturday 20th September. We will begin our walk at 10.00am in front of Parliament Buildings and proceed to St George's Square, before heading back to Parliament Buildings. Please save the date to join us and show your support in this very significant event.

March 2025

Empowering Minds: Innovation and Compassion in Dementia Care

28th March 2025

SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Malta Dementia Society took part in a symposium and awards ceremony organised by the Dementia Care Directorate and Active Aging and Community Care.

April 2025

LGBTIQ and Dementia:
A Lived Experience

2nd April 2025

TALK BY PATRICK KITANA ETTENES

A talk was held at Porziuncola Golden Care Home by Patrick Kitana Ettenes who is a non-binary advocate, speaker, and writer dedicated to raising awareness of the unique challenges LGBTQ+ people face when living with dementia. Special thanks to Golden Care for hosting this event.

January 2025

Première of "Vjaġġ"

A SHORT FILM BY ANTHONY ELLUL

31st January 2025

VJAĠĠ (Journey) is a short film on the subject of Dementia produced by Zararti Malta Cultural Association in collaboration with the Malta Dementia Society and the Dementia Care Directorate – Active Aging and Community Care.

2025

Kuluri u Tifkiriet

Our art reminiscence programme - is starting in the community on 17th January 2025 at 5pm at Casa Maria, Triq Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema. Booking open on email [email protected]

September 2024

20th Anniversary Events

6th September 2024

FULL DAY CONFERENCE WITH FOREIGN SPEAKERS

The Malta Dementia Society will be organising the first ever conference organised locally on dementia.

7th September 2024

GALA DINNER EVENT WITH LIVE MUSIC

April 2024

RUNNING FOR DEMENTIA

January 2024

20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

THANKSGIVING MASS

Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday 6th January at 6.30pm at the Sanctuary of Sacro Cuor, St. Trophimus Street, Sliema. We invite the general public to attend and hope you will accept our invitation. Donations will be collected at the end of the Mass at the doorways.

October 2024

Sunday 1st October

RUN IN AID OF MALTA DEMENTIA SOCIETY

ALL DONATIONS WELCOME!

Sunday 15th October

LAUNCH OF MALTA DEMENTIA WORKING GROUP

September 2023

2nd September 2023

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER

REACHING HANDS SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS

Join us for our monthly online support group session for relatives of people with dementia. Listen to others and share your story. Our psychotherapist will be leading the session.

 

REACHING HANDS ONLINE
Wednesday,  Sept 6, 2023 · 4:00 – 5:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdh-cmfe-jbi

23rd September 2023

ANNUAL WALK FOR DEMENTIA

On Saturday 23 September 2023, at 10am, we will Walk from Parliament, Valletta, down Republic Street to St. George's Square, and back. We ask you ALL to join us in this memory walk for dementia = please support the cause = please support us - all those who are living with dementia, all those families who face this challenge, all those Care Homes who work so hard ...Come and walk with us! Come and find our Stand in front of Parliament on the following days: Our Stand will be open from Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd. Times are from 8.30am to 2pm. Don't miss this opportunity!

August 2023

Wednesday 2nd August 2023 – 16.00 hours

OUR ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP ‘REACHING HANDS’

REACHING HANDS ONLINE
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 · 4:00 – 5:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdh-cmfe-jbi

 

July 2023

Wednesday 5th July 2023 – 16.00 hours

OUR ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP ‘REACHING HANDS’

.If you are a relative or carer of a person with dementia, join us on the following link:

REACHING HANDS ONLINE
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 · 4:00 – 5:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdh-cmfe-jbi

Saturday 8th July 2023 – 10.00 hours

TALK BY OUR LAWYER
Dr Nicole Sultana
ON GUARIANSHIP

at Imperial Home, Rudolph Street in Sliema, followed by refreshments.

Tuesday 25th July 2023 – 16.00 hours

OUR FIRST MEETING WITH
THE DEMENTIA WORKING GROUP

Venue: Imperial Home, Sliema

June 2023

Wednesday 14th June 2023 – 16.00 hours

Online Support Group session with our psychotherapists

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdh-cmfe-jbi

Tuesday 27th June 2023 – 18.00 hours

Online Talk by Nicola Montesin – our speech language pathologist – Swallowing difficulties in dementia and its management

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77518344900?pwd=zBPKzTrrXi8GB6UoEeg0kcljZKixwj.1

Meeting ID: 775 1834 4900
Passcode: f5Gmt8