You may have seen some of our staff wearing Dementia Friend badges? Why do some people wear them and why are they a blue flower?
What does the blue flower badge represent?
The flower is a forget-me-not, a small blue flower that represents remembrance and is long associated with dementia.
People with dementia may experience memory loss this makes the forget-me-not the perfect flower to represent our cause.
The blue flower pin is a symbol for anyone who wants to raise awareness of dementia and support people affected by the condition.
Why do people wear a forget-me-not pin badge?
A person might wear a forget-me-not badge because a family member or loved one has dementia, or they want to help raise awareness.
It’s best not to make assumptions about why someone might be wearing the pin.
Wearing the Forget Me Not Appeal badge does not mean the wearer has dementia. Supporters of the Forget Me Not Appeal wear their badge not only to promote awareness of dementia but also in memory of or in tribute to a loved one affected by the condition.
Is it true that wearing a forget-me-not pin badge means you have dementia?
No, that is not true.
The forget-me-not badge is for anyone to wear to show their support for people affected dementia.