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Real stories How dementia-inspired art reconnected Aneae to her grandmother When she was younger, Aneae didn’t know much about Alzheimer's disease and was scared to see her grandmother’s condition progressing. Now she has a new understanding and wants to make amends with her dementia-inspired artwork dedicated to her Nana. When she was younger, Aneae didn’t know much about Alzheimer's disease and was scared to see her grandmother’s condition progressing. Now she has a new understanding and wants to make amends with her dementia-inspired artwork dedicated to her Nana. ... 19 November 2019
Real stories Painting art for Alzheimer's and fundraising for dementia Emma cared deeply for her grandfather, Roy, who had dementia. To help support Alzheimer's Society, Emma organises fundraising balls with her family and donates money from the sale of her paintings. Emma cared deeply for her grandfather, Roy, who had dementia. To help support Alzheimer's Society, Emma organises fundraising balls with her family and donates money from the sale of her paintings. ... 05 April 2019
News The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. ... 06 December 2018
Research TAnDem: The arts and dementia Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. ... 27 November 2018
Real stories Still Alice brings dementia-friendly theatre to venues across the UK Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. ... 22 November 2018
Information Book group: Finding the light in dementia Readers tell us what they thought of this book for family, friends and carers of people with dementia. Readers tell us what they thought of this book for family, friends and carers of people with dementia. ... 06 November 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Keeping active and involved – useful organisations Find useful organisations and resources which can support people with dementia to keep active and involved. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Activity ideas for people with dementia If you've recently been diagnosed with dementia, there are many ways to keep active and involved. Here are some dementia-friendly activities you can do at home, in the community, and through Alzheimer's Society. Read more
Information Book group: The memory activity book Readers comment on a book of practical projects to help with memory loss and dementia. Readers comment on a book of practical projects to help with memory loss and dementia. ... 01 October 2018
Information More resources for people affected by dementia A selection of resources that could be helpful for people affected by dementia. A selection of resources that could be helpful for people affected by dementia. ... 01 October 2018
News Tag: News. Julian Fellowes helps launch dementia-friendly media, arts and drama guide On Thursday 13 September professionals from across the media and arts industries came together with Oscar-winning screenwriter, author, actor and director Julian Fellowes for the launch of Alzheimer's Society’s new dementia-friendly media, arts and drama guide. Read more
Information Arts therapy for people with dementia through poetry and creativity Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. ... 12 September 2018
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