Real stories Growing tomatoes with people living with dementia in care homes A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. ... 31 May 2022 1comment.
Real stories My homemade fidget cushion inspired by my granny's dementia Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past. Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past. ... 27 May 2022 5comments.
Real stories Changing perceptions of dementia in the Punjabi community After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia. ... 16 May 2022
Real stories How my wife's early dementia diagnosis gave us relief When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple. When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple. ... 16 May 2022 27comments.
Real stories Why Lasting power of attorney matters after a dementia diagnosis Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. ... 15 May 2022 2comments.
News Hollyoaks' heartbreaking frontotemporal dementia storyline Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show. Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show. ... 26 April 2022 0comments.
Real stories How I eventually accepted my dementia diagnosis When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know. When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know. ... 22 April 2022
Real stories My photography project inspired by my grandma's dementia Kyra's grandma, Winifred, has been a huge influence on her. Kyra shares how the close bond with her grandma, as well as her experience of dementia, has shaped her life and photography work. Kyra's grandma, Winifred, has been a huge influence on her. Kyra shares how the close bond with her grandma, as well as her experience of dementia, has shaped her life and photography work. ... 08 April 2022 11comments.
Real stories My wife’s person-centred care has improved her life with dementia, and mine Trevor Salomon and his wife Yvonne have seen many changes since her dementia diagnosis in 2013. While Yvonne’s move to a care home in 2019 was a difficult decision, Trevor explains how the staff have made it feel like a home from home. Trevor Salomon and his wife Yvonne have seen many changes since her dementia diagnosis in 2013. While Yvonne’s move to a care home in 2019 was a difficult decision, Trevor explains how the staff have made it feel like a home from home. ... 01 April 2022 113comments.
Advice Supporting people with dementia during distressing news events Our advice here sets out support available from Alzheimer’s Society for people affected by dementia struggling with the news, and how you can help look after your own mental health. Our advice here sets out support available from Alzheimer’s Society for people affected by dementia struggling with the news, and how you can help look after your own mental health. ... 11 March 2022 6comments.
Real stories Dad refused help with his dementia until we reached a crisis point Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty. Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty. ... 10 March 2022 16comments.
Real stories Keeping active after a dementia diagnosis: why we took on Trek26 for Alzheimer's Society Helen's husband, Peter, has lived with early onset dementia since 2017. Despite this, the couple continue to stay active and involved. Helen explains Trek26 London in support of Alzheimer’s Society. Helen's husband, Peter, has lived with early onset dementia since 2017. Despite this, the couple continue to stay active and involved. Helen explains Trek26 London in support of Alzheimer’s Society. ... 09 March 2022 2comments.
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