Real stories I complete 5km every day to raise money for dementia in memory of dad Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support. Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support. ... 09 August 2023
Real stories Learning from lived experience of dementia to make sport more accessible Lived experience has been at the heart of Alzheimer’s Society’s work with Wembley Stadium and other sports venues across England. Sport United Against Dementia is an initiative to ensure people affected by dementia can keep enjoying live sport. Lived experience has been at the heart of Alzheimer’s Society’s work with Wembley Stadium and other sports venues across England. Sport United Against Dementia is an initiative to ensure people affected by dementia can keep enjoying live sport. ... 24 July 2023
Research Three promising drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease bring fresh hope For the first time, a drug (called lecanemab) has been approved in the UK that can slow down memory and thinking decline in early Alzheimer’s disease. But research never stops! Here we explore three promising drugs, donanemab, remternetug, and blarcamesine, and summarise their journeys so far. For the first time, a drug (called lecanemab) has been approved in the UK that can slow down memory and thinking decline in early Alzheimer’s disease. But research never stops! Here we explore three promising drugs, donanemab, remternetug, and blarcamesine, and summarise their journeys so far. ... 19 July 2023
Real stories Cricket helps my husband with dementia be as active and social as possible Caroline's husband, Tony, lives with Alzheimer's. She details the impact of his diagnosis on the couple, and how cricket continues to help Tony socialise as much as he can. Caroline's husband, Tony, lives with Alzheimer's. She details the impact of his diagnosis on the couple, and how cricket continues to help Tony socialise as much as he can. ... 18 July 2023
Real stories Cricket helps my husband with dementia feel more like himself Penny knew that her husband, Paul, when he wasn't acting like his usual self. Now that Paul has been diagnosed with dementia, Penny describes how cricket helps to keep Paul engaged, and 'like his old self'. Penny knew that her husband, Paul, when he wasn't acting like his usual self. Now that Paul has been diagnosed with dementia, Penny describes how cricket helps to keep Paul engaged, and 'like his old self'. ... 18 July 2023
Real stories Cricket is a lifeline for my husband with dementia Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected. Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected. ... 18 July 2023
Research What is donanemab? Donanemab is a new drug that appears to slow down memory and thinking decline in people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Here's what we know so far about this Alzheimer's drug. Donanemab is a new drug that appears to slow down memory and thinking decline in people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Here's what we know so far about this Alzheimer's drug. ... 17 July 2023
Real stories South Asian communities affected by dementia deserve better support This South Asian Heritage Month, we spoke to our Ambassador, Dr Karan Jutlla, about why people from South Asian communities aren’t getting the dementia support they need. This South Asian Heritage Month, we spoke to our Ambassador, Dr Karan Jutlla, about why people from South Asian communities aren’t getting the dementia support they need. ... 14 July 2023
Real stories My grandfather's dementia diagnosis inspired me to start a charity Rianna Patterson shares the story of her grandfather, Terry and how he inspired her to volunteer with Alzheimer’s Society and set up a youth-led dementia foundation. Rianna Patterson shares the story of her grandfather, Terry and how he inspired her to volunteer with Alzheimer’s Society and set up a youth-led dementia foundation. ... 06 July 2023
Real stories The Feel Good Folder helps me stay active with dementia Pete Middleton is living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and has been using the Feel Good Folder to help improve his physical activity levels. Pete reflects on the impact the Folder has had for him, and how it can work for other people living with dementia. Pete Middleton is living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and has been using the Feel Good Folder to help improve his physical activity levels. Pete reflects on the impact the Folder has had for him, and how it can work for other people living with dementia. ... 29 June 2023
Real stories Tony Christie stresses the importance of music for people with dementia As part of the third annual Thank You Day, Tony Christie has recorded the classic song ‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ for Music for Dementia. As part of the third annual Thank You Day, Tony Christie has recorded the classic song ‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ for Music for Dementia. ... 27 June 2023
Advice 10 ways to make dressing easier for people with dementia As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. As dementia progresses, a person will need more help with everyday activities such as getting dressed. We share 10 ideas that could help make dressing easier while supporting the person’s identity and personal choice. ... 26 June 2023