Real stories From a difficult diagnosis of vascular dementia to becoming a volunteer Many people feel a dementia diagnosis means their life is over, and Peter Lyttle was no exception. After being diagnosed with vascular dementia at 58, Peter felt very low. Thankfully, things changed for the better after he attended a local support group. Many people feel a dementia diagnosis means their life is over, and Peter Lyttle was no exception. After being diagnosed with vascular dementia at 58, Peter felt very low. Thankfully, things changed for the better after he attended a local support group. ... 19 September 2017
Advice Why public toilets need to be more dementia friendly Where public toilets are provided, poor design and signage are often barriers to independent use, particularly for people living with dementia. We explain why public toilets need to be more dementia friendly. Where public toilets are provided, poor design and signage are often barriers to independent use, particularly for people living with dementia. We explain why public toilets need to be more dementia friendly. ... 31 August 2017
Information Experience mapping the dementia diagnosis journey Rik Williams, UX Architect, talks about the process and findings of experience mapping research for the dementia diagnosis journey. This is part of our New Deal on Support. Rik Williams, UX Architect, talks about the process and findings of experience mapping research for the dementia diagnosis journey. This is part of our New Deal on Support. ... 23 August 2017
Real stories 5 creative activities to help people living with dementia When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here are five of their favourite activities. When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here are five of their favourite activities. ... 19 July 2017
Real stories Cake mix queen Joy hits the road for Cupcake Day Alzheimer’s Society ambassador and cake mix queen, Joy, lives with dementia. This year she toured her community dressed as a cupcake to find the best batch. Alzheimer’s Society ambassador and cake mix queen, Joy, lives with dementia. This year she toured her community dressed as a cupcake to find the best batch. ... 28 June 2017
Real stories Forget-me-not tattoos: dementia tributes from our supporters We're proud to wear the forget-me-not flower as our official logo. Read on for the stories behind three forget-me-not tattoos from our supporters. We're proud to wear the forget-me-not flower as our official logo. Read on for the stories behind three forget-me-not tattoos from our supporters. ... 22 June 2017
Real stories Dementia-friendly barber brings cheer to care home customers Barber Lenny White is supporting care home residents with haircuts, good conversation and classic songs from his portable jukebox. His business is proving a big hit in Northern Ireland, and he's now setting his sights on the rest of the UK. Barber Lenny White is supporting care home residents with haircuts, good conversation and classic songs from his portable jukebox. His business is proving a big hit in Northern Ireland, and he's now setting his sights on the rest of the UK. ... 10 June 2017
Real stories Applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare – Caution, requires extreme strength of character Mark's story highlights how it is people with dementia who fall between the cracks between health and care, and that NHS Continuing Healthcare - an option for so few people with dementia, for such a limited time – is another example of our broken system. Mark's story highlights how it is people with dementia who fall between the cracks between health and care, and that NHS Continuing Healthcare - an option for so few people with dementia, for such a limited time – is another example of our broken system. ... 04 May 2017
Real stories Coping after a young-onset dementia diagnosis Kim's husband Rob was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of just 51. Read about how they coped after diagnosis. Kim's husband Rob was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of just 51. Read about how they coped after diagnosis. ... 24 April 2017
Real stories What it's like to have a lumbar puncture for dementia research Martin Keats is a research participant in the PREVENT Dementia study which receives funding from Alzheimer’s Society. Watch a video showing Martin having a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, and read about his experience. Martin Keats is a research participant in the PREVENT Dementia study which receives funding from Alzheimer’s Society. Watch a video showing Martin having a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, and read about his experience. ... 18 April 2017
Research What can PET scans tell us about dementia? Advances in brain scanning tools are making it possible to identify and track the signs of Alzheimer’s disease more precisely than ever before. Advances in brain scanning tools are making it possible to identify and track the signs of Alzheimer’s disease more precisely than ever before. ... 12 April 2017
News In praise of Emmerdale's ground-breaking Ashley Thomas dementia storyline Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer's Society, reflects on Emmerdale's well-handled Ashley Thomas dementia storyline. Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer's Society, reflects on Emmerdale's well-handled Ashley Thomas dementia storyline. ... 10 April 2017