Real stories This is our dementia In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia. In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia. ... 24 November 2023
Real stories Grace's story: Christmas is the most important time for the Dementia Support Line Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser. Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser. ... 15 November 2023
Real stories Peter's story: Christmas will be different with mum in her new care home Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. ... 15 November 2023
Real stories Anita's story: I've been making new Christmas traditions since my dementia diagnosis Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. ... 14 November 2023
Real stories Nicky's story: Christmas becomes more difficult as my husband's dementia progresses Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. ... 14 November 2023
Advice Living with dementia and diabetes Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels. Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels. ... 08 November 2023
Real stories Reminiscence therapy helped my mum with dementia return to her roots Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe. Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe. ... 24 October 2023
Real stories Timothy West shares the story of life with wife Pru after her dementia diagnosis Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. ... 17 October 2023
Real stories Watching football is a refuge for me as a carer for my mum with dementia Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia. Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia. ... 05 October 2023
Advice When the motivation is gone: supporting a person with dementia who has apathy Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. ... 22 September 2023
Real stories Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. ... 22 September 2023
Real stories Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s disease after 55 years of marriage Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. ... 14 September 2023
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