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Real stories Dad's dementia doesn't stop him from enjoying football matches Peter is a life-long Aston Villa fan, a team that his daughter Laura is also passionate about. Since Peter's dementia diagnosis in 2020, the football club have helped to make sure he can still attend matches with additional support. Peter is a life-long Aston Villa fan, a team that his daughter Laura is also passionate about. Since Peter's dementia diagnosis in 2020, the football club have helped to make sure he can still attend matches with additional support. ... 27 July 2022
Real stories Tapping into the power of football to support people with dementia Watford Football Club’s reminiscence programme takes people with dementia on a journey through the decades and it’s become a lifeline for those involved. Watford Football Club’s reminiscence programme takes people with dementia on a journey through the decades and it’s become a lifeline for those involved. ... 31 March 2022
Real stories Creating more Dementia Friends is ‘magical work’ with wondrous results Emdad Rahman in east London shares how he became a Dementia Friends Champion and hasn’t looked back since. Emdad Rahman in east London shares how he became a Dementia Friends Champion and hasn’t looked back since. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories How homesharing can give people with dementia support and friendship Share and Care Homeshare enables people to live in their own homes for longer by matching them with ‘sharers’ who offer help and companionship. Share and Care Homeshare enables people to live in their own homes for longer by matching them with ‘sharers’ who offer help and companionship. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Helping healthcare students to support people affected by dementia Emma Boxer, a Dementia Friends Champion in Sunderland, shares how better understanding of dementia is also helping her own work as a pharmacist. Emma Boxer, a Dementia Friends Champion in Sunderland, shares how better understanding of dementia is also helping her own work as a pharmacist. ... 30 September 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner Leading dementia charity Alzheimer's Society will work with The Football Association (FA) over the next two seasons, using the power of football to change lives of people affected by dementia. Read more
Real stories Having your say improves transport and more for people affected by dementia Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change. Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change. ... 30 July 2021
Information Tag: Information. A book for people with more advanced dementia who have a Christian faith From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, Janet Baylis, Manager of the Society's Dementia Knowledge Centre, reviews a book that provides spiritual comfort for people with a Christian background. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Alzheimer's Society and HSBC Learn about Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland strategic partnership with HSBC and the launch of the Dementia Matters campaign. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: Lorraine Brown's story After her diagnosis, Lorraine Brown got involved with Alzheimer's Society to help shape Society's attitudes to dementia. Find out more. Read more
Real stories Mary’s legacy: Improving people’s understanding about dementia across generations A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story. A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Dementia and the pandemic: Keeping my brain working in lockdown Jim Ibell, a Dementia Friends Champion in north Wales, is 77 and has Alzheimer’s. He shares how he’s kept busy during lockdown. Jim Ibell, a Dementia Friends Champion in north Wales, is 77 and has Alzheimer’s. He shares how he’s kept busy during lockdown. ... 31 March 2021
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