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Knit a ‘Snuggle Bear’ fidget teddy and support the NHS
Knitted fidget toys and teddys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our 'Show You Care Snuggle Bear' to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Knitted fidget toys and teddys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our 'Show You Care Snuggle Bear' to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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23 April 2020
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Life during lockdown: ‘I can’t wait for this to be over so I can hug my dad again!’
Alex’s dad, Dave, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex reflects on how her dad came to terms with his diagnosis, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their relationship. Alex’s dad, Dave, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex reflects on how her dad came to terms with his diagnosis, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their relationship.
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21 April 2020
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Worries about dementia getting worse after the coronavirus lockdown
Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies. Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies.
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09 April 2020
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Caring for my dad with frontotemporal dementia - Rachel's story
When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs. When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs.
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25 February 2020
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Football and dementia risk - is there a link?
News that professional footballers might be at a greater risk of dementia, and why that might be the case, has been the subject of great debate and interest. Our researchers examine the latest evidence around heading the ball and discuss what we know so far. News that professional footballers might be at a greater risk of dementia, and why that might be the case, has been the subject of great debate and interest. Our researchers examine the latest evidence around heading the ball and discuss what we know so far.
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20 February 2020
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Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia
May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia.
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18 February 2020
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Advice from a sole carer on sibling conflict over moving a parent with dementia into care
As the sole carer of a relative with dementia, making the decision to move them into residential care can be a very difficult time. But extra challenges can arise when other family members question your decision and your motives. Here, a sole carer of a person with dementia shares their story. As the sole carer of a relative with dementia, making the decision to move them into residential care can be a very difficult time. But extra challenges can arise when other family members question your decision and your motives. Here, a sole carer of a person with dementia shares their story.
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13 February 2020
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How Girlguiding is empowering young women to be dementia-friendly
A third of young people know someone with dementia. As this is set to rise as more people are diagnosed, it’s vital we raise awareness of dementia through youth organisations. Here's how Girlguiding is becoming more dementia-friendly. A third of young people know someone with dementia. As this is set to rise as more people are diagnosed, it’s vital we raise awareness of dementia through youth organisations. Here's how Girlguiding is becoming more dementia-friendly.
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05 February 2020
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Hidden disabilities and dementia: Can a sunflower lanyard help me?
Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? We explore this divisive topic. Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? We explore this divisive topic.
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29 January 2020
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Facing new dementia challenges? Our guide can help
If you are the main person supporting someone with dementia, our guide is for you. Read how it can support you when facing new dementia challenges. If you are the main person supporting someone with dementia, our guide is for you. Read how it can support you when facing new dementia challenges.
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24 January 2020
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Selling a loved one's home to pay for dementia care
Suzanne knew that selling her mum’s house to pay care home fees was always going to be sad. But going through her parents’ belongings brought back the strong bond she’d had with them both before dementia came along. Suzanne knew that selling her mum’s house to pay care home fees was always going to be sad. But going through her parents’ belongings brought back the strong bond she’d had with them both before dementia came along.
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20 January 2020
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'The Red Robin': Georgina's poem dedicated to her Grandad
Georgina, 21, has written a poem inspired by her Grandad Brian, who sadly died of dementia. It's about his favourite bird, a robin. Whenever she sees one now she smiles and thinks of him. Georgina, 21, has written a poem inspired by her Grandad Brian, who sadly died of dementia. It's about his favourite bird, a robin. Whenever she sees one now she smiles and thinks of him.
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15 January 2020
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