Real stories Why our celebrity supporters are backing the 'Support the Supporters' campaign In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. ... 09 May 2024 0comments.
Real stories Finding hope through support from Alzheimer's Society For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society. For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society. ... 05 May 2024 0comments.
Real stories It’s time for politicians to listen to people affected by dementia Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis. Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis. ... 23 April 2024 0comments.
Real stories I wear my Forget me not Appeal badge for Eric Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. ... 15 April 2024 3comments.
Advice What is mixed dementia? ‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type. ‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type. ... 14 April 2024
Real stories Taking on Trek26 for my gramps and everyone affected by dementia Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. ... 04 April 2024 0comments.
Real stories Bill's story: "Someone who's dying of dementia does so over and over again" Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. ... 20 March 2024 21comments.
Information Why is digital design important for someone affected by dementia? Find out why it’s important to create accessible websites, apps and software for people affected by dementia. Discover who our Dementia Voice team are and how we can work with you on your website accessibility. Find out why it’s important to create accessible websites, apps and software for people affected by dementia. Discover who our Dementia Voice team are and how we can work with you on your website accessibility. ... 20 March 2024
Real stories Dad and I have shared unforgettable football memories, even since his dementia diagnosis Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team. Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team. ... 20 March 2024 0comments.
Advice How to apply for a Blue Badge for a person with dementia We explain the criteria for a Blue Badge in England and how it may apply to a person with dementia. This may be useful for a person with dementia or someone helping them to complete the application. We explain the criteria for a Blue Badge in England and how it may apply to a person with dementia. This may be useful for a person with dementia or someone helping them to complete the application. ... 19 March 2024
Advice Supporting people with dementia when the clocks change As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go forward. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 31 March. As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go forward. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 31 March. ... 14 March 2024
Research Why is dementia different for women? Understanding the differences between men and women in their risk of dementia could help scientists develop better treatments. We discuss these differences, as well as why dementia researchers still have a long way to go to fully understand them. Understanding the differences between men and women in their risk of dementia could help scientists develop better treatments. We discuss these differences, as well as why dementia researchers still have a long way to go to fully understand them. ... 08 March 2024