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
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
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
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
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
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
Real stories 5 women making an impact for people living with dementia This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating women helping to #BreakTheBias around dementia. Women working towards a world free of stereotypes and discrimination for everyone with dementia. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating women helping to #BreakTheBias around dementia. Women working towards a world free of stereotypes and discrimination for everyone with dementia. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. ... 07 March 2022
Research Improving hospital experiences for people affected by dementia If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. ... 01 March 2022
Research Jelly Drops 'water sweets' help to boost daily water intake Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, award-winning bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Jelly Drops have been helping people with dementia with an easy and tasty way to support their hydration independently. Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, award-winning bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Jelly Drops have been helping people with dementia with an easy and tasty way to support their hydration independently. ... 23 February 2022
Research Sir Terry Pratchett and his rare Alzheimer's diagnosis Read about Sir Terry Pratchett's dementia diagnosis of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare type of Alzheimer's disease. Read about Sir Terry Pratchett's dementia diagnosis of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare type of Alzheimer's disease. ... 18 February 2022
Research Supporting carers of people with both dementia and cancer Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved. Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved. ... 03 February 2022