Real stories Wendy Mitchell’s book about dementia: ‘Somebody I used to know’ Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014, aged 58. Here she shares exclusive excerpts from her book about dementia 'Somebody I used to know' and the conversation she had with work colleagues about her dementia diagnosis. Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014, aged 58. Here she shares exclusive excerpts from her book about dementia 'Somebody I used to know' and the conversation she had with work colleagues about her dementia diagnosis. ... 31 January 2018
Advice 6 reasons we need dementia-friendly financial services Our six-point action plan sets out a clear strategy for financial services to work towards a better framework for people affected by dementia. Our six-point action plan sets out a clear strategy for financial services to work towards a better framework for people affected by dementia. ... 19 January 2018
Information Helping children understand dementia with a personalised book Dementia can be difficult enough for any adult to comprehend, so how do you explain it to a child? This personalised book could help. Dementia can be difficult enough for any adult to comprehend, so how do you explain it to a child? This personalised book could help. ... 10 January 2018
News The 10 biggest dementia moments of 2017 Dementia was in the news for all kinds of reasons in 2017. We look at the dementia news stories that mattered most. Dementia was in the news for all kinds of reasons in 2017. We look at the dementia news stories that mattered most. ... 27 December 2017
Advice 10 ways to make your home dementia friendly If you have dementia, living at home can help you feel safe and stay independent. Read our top 10 tips for making your home dementia friendly. If you have dementia, living at home can help you feel safe and stay independent. Read our top 10 tips for making your home dementia friendly. ... 06 December 2017
Real stories Tracey’s story: ‘Caring for a person with dementia can be all-consuming’ When Tracey Clayton’s aunt was diagnosed with dementia she went through stages of denial and confusion. Now, she explains what she learned along the way. When Tracey Clayton’s aunt was diagnosed with dementia she went through stages of denial and confusion. Now, she explains what she learned along the way. ... 05 December 2017
Information 6 reasons why you should become a Dementia Friend Dementia Friends is the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia. Find out why you should become a Dementia Friend to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. Dementia Friends is the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia. Find out why you should become a Dementia Friend to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. ... 27 November 2017
Real stories Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. ... 16 November 2017
Research What current research is being done for Dementia with Lewy bodies? What research are we funding into dementia with Lewy bodies? Find out in our blog series looking at rarer forms of dementia. What research are we funding into dementia with Lewy bodies? Find out in our blog series looking at rarer forms of dementia. ... 13 November 2017
Information 5 things to consider when designing websites for older people Rik Williams talks about the guidelines we use to create accessible digital services, and what to consider when designing websites for older adults. Rik Williams talks about the guidelines we use to create accessible digital services, and what to consider when designing websites for older adults. ... 09 November 2017
Research What current research is being done for Frontotemporal dementia? In the second of our blog series looking at less common types of dementia, we take a look at what research is ongoing into frontotemporal dementia. In the second of our blog series looking at less common types of dementia, we take a look at what research is ongoing into frontotemporal dementia. ... 06 November 2017
Research Research spotlight: Vascular dementia Want to know what research we’re funding into vascular dementia? Take a look at the research projects we’re currently supporting. Want to know what research we’re funding into vascular dementia? Take a look at the research projects we’re currently supporting. ... 29 October 2017