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Real stories A personal approach to activities for people affected by dementia A Sussex-based charity provides social clubs based on what members want, including many people affected by dementia. A Sussex-based charity provides social clubs based on what members want, including many people affected by dementia. ... 30 September 2024 0comments.
Real stories Remaining independent and living healthily following a dementia diagnosis Lal Kissoon has always aimed high, and his dementia diagnosis hasn’t changed his plan to reach 100. Lal Kissoon has always aimed high, and his dementia diagnosis hasn’t changed his plan to reach 100. ... 31 May 2024 2comments.
Real stories Drawing on an impressive photographic career after a dementia diagnosis Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Going to concerts and events helps my confidence since my dementia diagnosis Lorraine Dallow, in Swindon, who has young-onset Alzheimer’s, tells us how going to events helps to build her confidence. Lorraine Dallow, in Swindon, who has young-onset Alzheimer’s, tells us how going to events helps to build her confidence. ... 31 January 2024 1comment.
Real stories Coming to terms with Dad’s dementia and raising awareness through art Neil Eckersley, in Lancaster, created an art series called ‘I know you’re in there’ in response to his late father’s dementia. Neil Eckersley, in Lancaster, created an art series called ‘I know you’re in there’ in response to his late father’s dementia. ... 31 January 2024 2comments.
Real stories Creative showcase for people living with dementia We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… ... 01 August 2023
Advice Learning new things, whether you have dementia or not We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. They share their thoughts on exploring new things. We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. They share their thoughts on exploring new things. ... 30 September 2022
News Watch ‘The World Turned Upside Down’: A film about dementia and communication Co-created by people affected by dementia, the IDEAL research project has released a new film that focuses on the importance of effective communication around dementia. Co-created by people affected by dementia, the IDEAL research project has released a new film that focuses on the importance of effective communication around dementia. ... 23 September 2022 15comments.
Information What makes a dementia-friendly cinema? A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly. A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly. ... 31 August 2022
Real stories Making London’s cultural venues better places for people affected by dementia Museums, theatres, galleries, libraries and other cultural venues in the capital are committing to becoming more dementia friendly. Museums, theatres, galleries, libraries and other cultural venues in the capital are committing to becoming more dementia friendly. ... 29 July 2022
News Hollyoaks' heartbreaking frontotemporal dementia storyline Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show. Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show. ... 26 April 2022
Real stories My photography project inspired by my grandma's dementia Kyra's grandma, Winifred, has been a huge influence on her. Kyra shares how the close bond with her grandma, as well as her experience of dementia, has shaped her life and photography work. Kyra's grandma, Winifred, has been a huge influence on her. Kyra shares how the close bond with her grandma, as well as her experience of dementia, has shaped her life and photography work. ... 08 April 2022