News Our Research Network volunteers having an impact internationally Sandra Barker has been a member of our Research Network for five years, coordinating our volunteers across Yorkshire and Humber. Here she shares how our Research Network is making waves internationally Sandra Barker has been a member of our Research Network for five years, coordinating our volunteers across Yorkshire and Humber. Here she shares how our Research Network is making waves internationally ... 22 November 2019
News Celebrating 20 years of the Research Network This year we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Research Network. Here are some highlights from this year's celebrations, which have brought together so many of our volunteers. This year we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Research Network. Here are some highlights from this year's celebrations, which have brought together so many of our volunteers. ... 21 November 2019
Real stories How dementia-inspired art reconnected Aneae to her grandmother When she was younger, Aneae didn’t know much about Alzheimer's disease and was scared to see her grandmother’s condition progressing. Now she has a new understanding and wants to make amends with her dementia-inspired artwork dedicated to her Nana. When she was younger, Aneae didn’t know much about Alzheimer's disease and was scared to see her grandmother’s condition progressing. Now she has a new understanding and wants to make amends with her dementia-inspired artwork dedicated to her Nana. ... 19 November 2019 4comments.
Real stories When my Nana with dementia met my baby boy, her mood lifted Just a few months after the birth of Lydia’s son Lincoln, her Nana Berenice was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Despite the initial shock, Lydia is happy to see Nana and Lincoln share precious moments together. Just a few months after the birth of Lydia’s son Lincoln, her Nana Berenice was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Despite the initial shock, Lydia is happy to see Nana and Lincoln share precious moments together. ... 05 November 2019 5comments.
Real stories 'Mum spent her life helping others, but roles have reversed since her dementia diagnosis’ Since moving to London from Guyana in the 60s, Beverly ‘Kim’ Jones has looked after others. She raised four children, cooked for her community and cared for her mother in her final years. Kim is now living with dementia but, as her daughter Shontell explains, she is still at her happiest when helping other people. Since moving to London from Guyana in the 60s, Beverly ‘Kim’ Jones has looked after others. She raised four children, cooked for her community and cared for her mother in her final years. Kim is now living with dementia but, as her daughter Shontell explains, she is still at her happiest when helping other people. ... 30 October 2019 2comments.
Real stories Rejected for a blue badge for my mum with dementia As dementia progresses, Enomwoyi is delighted to see her mother retain her mental maths abilities. But ‘hidden talents’ like these can sometimes come with consequences, as she finds out when their blue badge application is rejected. As dementia progresses, Enomwoyi is delighted to see her mother retain her mental maths abilities. But ‘hidden talents’ like these can sometimes come with consequences, as she finds out when their blue badge application is rejected. ... 23 October 2019 3comments.
Real stories Tips when planning a day trip for people with dementia Heather, who has metabolic dementia, gives advice on how to plan a dementia-friendly group outing. Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and others with dementia. Heather, who has metabolic dementia, gives advice on how to plan a dementia-friendly group outing. Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and others with dementia. ... 21 October 2019 0comments.
Real stories Reluctant to tell my family about my dementia diagnosis Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. ... 18 October 2019 0comments.
Real stories Caring for my mother with dementia - a daughter's diary Prue's mother Agnes, who had dementia, passed away on 31 December 1989. During the time she was caring for her mother, Prue kept a diary that she still looks at occasionally. Here we share an excerpt. Prue's mother Agnes, who had dementia, passed away on 31 December 1989. During the time she was caring for her mother, Prue kept a diary that she still looks at occasionally. Here we share an excerpt. ... 14 October 2019 2comments.
Real stories Memory and migration: ‘I have dementia, but I still remember my past’ Gordon Lambert has transformed his life. From a traumatic upbringing in a former British colony to bringing up his own family in London. Read his incredible story and how he still helps others now, while living with vascular dementia. Gordon Lambert has transformed his life. From a traumatic upbringing in a former British colony to bringing up his own family in London. Read his incredible story and how he still helps others now, while living with vascular dementia. ... 11 October 2019 14comments.
Real stories Dementia is 'the cruel monster that waited in the shadows' of my grandfather 15 year old Mia Dale based her GCSE creative writing piece on her grandfather, Derek Curley, and the cruelty of dementia. He passed away from Alzheimer's disease recently, aged 88. We are pleased to share Mia's piece here unedited. 15 year old Mia Dale based her GCSE creative writing piece on her grandfather, Derek Curley, and the cruelty of dementia. He passed away from Alzheimer's disease recently, aged 88. We are pleased to share Mia's piece here unedited. ... 09 October 2019 9comments.
Real stories Testing games and activities that help people with dementia keep an active mind Keith Oliver was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010, and now looks for ways he can keep his mind active. With the help of his grandson, Keith has tested out some games and activities for people living with dementia. Keith Oliver was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010, and now looks for ways he can keep his mind active. With the help of his grandson, Keith has tested out some games and activities for people living with dementia. ... 07 October 2019 8comments.
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