Real stories Noticing the signs and stages of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. ... 19 April 2018
Real stories Mum's eating problems got worse as her dementia progressed People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease. People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease. ... 13 April 2018
Real stories Travelling abroad on holiday with a person who has dementia Holidays can be challenging when you have a family member living with dementia. Read Katherine's story of travelling to India with her father, who has Alzheimer's disease. Holidays can be challenging when you have a family member living with dementia. Read Katherine's story of travelling to India with her father, who has Alzheimer's disease. ... 03 April 2018
Real stories ‘Mirror reflections cause confusion for my mum with dementia’ For Lickety Glitz's mom, who lives with dementia, window and mirror reflections have been a source of confusion. Read her story, which she describes as 'grounded in the joy of being Mom’s caregiver'. For Lickety Glitz's mom, who lives with dementia, window and mirror reflections have been a source of confusion. Read her story, which she describes as 'grounded in the joy of being Mom’s caregiver'. ... 27 March 2018
Information Rural women affected by dementia demand action Hear why its vital women in rural parts of the world are better understood and supported if they are affected by dementia. Hear why its vital women in rural parts of the world are better understood and supported if they are affected by dementia. ... 22 March 2018
Real stories Three poems about dementia for World Poetry Day Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. Read their dementia poems and more. Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. Read their dementia poems and more. ... 21 March 2018
Information Meeting elephants at Chester Zoo Dementia Café With the help of some four-legged friends, Chester Zoo has been home to an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café. Zoo Ranger Pippa tells more. With the help of some four-legged friends, Chester Zoo has been home to an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café. Zoo Ranger Pippa tells more. ... 13 March 2018
Research Take a peek inside the new UK Dementia Research Institute The UK Dementia Research Institute brings together world leaders in dementia research. But what's happening in the 6 centres right now? The UK Dementia Research Institute brings together world leaders in dementia research. But what's happening in the 6 centres right now? ... 12 March 2018
Real stories Mark's Alzheimer's story: 'We were living a nightmare we couldn't wake up from.' We hear from Mark about the struggles he and his mother, Sylvia, faced following her diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. We hear from Mark about the struggles he and his mother, Sylvia, faced following her diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ... 07 March 2018
Real stories Our experience with NHS Continuing Healthcare funding: Peter's dementia story Peter's story is a memorial for his beloved wife, Pauline, who passed away in 2016. Following his experience with NHS Continuing Healthcare funding (NHS CHC), Peter is determined to share his advice on applying for continuing healthcare funding to help others in similar situations. Peter's story is a memorial for his beloved wife, Pauline, who passed away in 2016. Following his experience with NHS Continuing Healthcare funding (NHS CHC), Peter is determined to share his advice on applying for continuing healthcare funding to help others in similar situations. ... 21 February 2018
Support us Leading by example: delivering a Dementia Friends session in Parliament Our Public Affairs and Campaigning Assistant reflects on delivering a Dementia Friends session, organised by Diane Abbott, in Parliament for the first time. Our Public Affairs and Campaigning Assistant reflects on delivering a Dementia Friends session, organised by Diane Abbott, in Parliament for the first time. ... 15 February 2018
Real stories Climbing Antarctica’s highest mountain for Alzheimer’s Society (part two) Following her first blog, Dr Elizabeth Wood shares her experiences after her incredible climb of Antarctica’s Vinson Massif in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Following her first blog, Dr Elizabeth Wood shares her experiences after her incredible climb of Antarctica’s Vinson Massif in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. ... 14 February 2018