Information 5 simple ways to make public transport inclusive for people with dementia during coronavirus We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia. We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia. ... 17 June 2021 1comment.
Real stories Grieving the loss of a grandparent with dementia and 'the storm' that follows The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. ... 16 June 2021 3comments.
Real stories Living well with diabetes, dementia and other conditions Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'. Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'. ... 15 June 2021 5comments.
Real stories Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus' Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. ... 09 June 2021 0comments.
Real stories ‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. ... 08 June 2021 9comments.
Real stories My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through' Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. ... 04 June 2021 5comments.
Real stories 'During lockdown, getting out for a walk kept me sane' - Living well with dementia and arthritis Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. ... 02 June 2021 6comments.
Real stories 'Dad's role changed from "husband" to live-in carer and social worker’ - Martina's story Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic. Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic. ... 28 May 2021 6comments.
Real stories How non-verbal communication can bring comfort when words fail Jake is a paramedic and author who had first-hand experience of dementia from caring for his father. Jake shares how good non-verbal communication can be useful when supporting his patients with dementia while at work. Jake is a paramedic and author who had first-hand experience of dementia from caring for his father. Jake shares how good non-verbal communication can be useful when supporting his patients with dementia while at work. ... 24 May 2021 1comment.
Real stories Jen's story of her dad's dementia: ‘Mum has experienced the worst of it all’ Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion. Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion. ... 21 May 2021 4comments.
Real stories 'The system isn’t set up to be fair' - Derek's struggle for dementia support Derek cares for his wife Margaret who has Alzheimer's disease. Their experience of the care system has been difficult. Derek is now is calling for councils to do more to support people affected by dementia. Derek cares for his wife Margaret who has Alzheimer's disease. Their experience of the care system has been difficult. Derek is now is calling for councils to do more to support people affected by dementia. ... 18 May 2021
Real stories ‘I wanted to look after Mum, but spent years wrangling with an unfair system’ - Jonathan's story It was devastating for Jonathan to see his mother’s decline after she was diagnosed with mixed dementia. But the fight he faced for his mother’s care was even worse. After she sadly passed away, Jonathan is calling on Government to keep its promise, and rebuild the social care system. It was devastating for Jonathan to see his mother’s decline after she was diagnosed with mixed dementia. But the fight he faced for his mother’s care was even worse. After she sadly passed away, Jonathan is calling on Government to keep its promise, and rebuild the social care system. ... 17 May 2021 12comments.
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