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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Real stories 'The Silent Killer' - a dementia poem for my mum Gwen cared for her mum, who had Alzheimer's disease, until her final years. Following the recent death of someone else with dementia, Gwen had a dream about her mum and wrote this emotive poem when she woke up. Gwen cared for her mum, who had Alzheimer's disease, until her final years. Following the recent death of someone else with dementia, Gwen had a dream about her mum and wrote this emotive poem when she woke up. ... 04 October 2019
Information ‘What’s life like?’ Poetry and art works by people living with dementia A group of people with dementia have created a book of poems giving insight into what everyday life is like for them. Read some of their works, which covers topics including communication, companionship and identity. A group of people with dementia have created a book of poems giving insight into what everyday life is like for them. Read some of their works, which covers topics including communication, companionship and identity. ... 03 October 2019
Real stories 'Nowhere to go' - my mum had dementia and was denied a British passport Veronica Tobias was born in the Caribbean but had lived in the UK for decades. Despite having a diagnosis of vascular dementia and a hurricane destroying the country of her birth, the government still wanted to deport her. Her daughter Jennifer tells an astonishing story. Veronica Tobias was born in the Caribbean but had lived in the UK for decades. Despite having a diagnosis of vascular dementia and a hurricane destroying the country of her birth, the government still wanted to deport her. Her daughter Jennifer tells an astonishing story. ... 01 October 2019