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Real stories Breaking the cultural taboo of dementia among Pakistani communities Khalid is from a British Pakistani family in Leeds that helped to care for his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Khalid is raising awareness about the condition and tackling the cultural stigma of dementia. Khalid is from a British Pakistani family in Leeds that helped to care for his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Khalid is raising awareness about the condition and tackling the cultural stigma of dementia. ... 18 September 2019
Real stories A huge impact: Alzheimer’s Society turns 40 In our 40th year, we celebrate the people who are making a real difference for people affected by dementia in their communities. In our 40th year, we celebrate the people who are making a real difference for people affected by dementia in their communities. ... 31 July 2019
Information Enjoying rugby and sports when you have dementia The ‘Our Tackling Dementia’ group, run by the Worcester Warriors rugby club, can only be described as ‘one big, happy, adult youth club'. They are tackling dementia one try at a time. The ‘Our Tackling Dementia’ group, run by the Worcester Warriors rugby club, can only be described as ‘one big, happy, adult youth club'. They are tackling dementia one try at a time. ... 22 July 2019
Information Tag: Information. Consultancy and support Our innovative consultancy services and specialist support enable organisations across all sectors to meet the needs of people living with dementia and remain at the forefront of best practice. Read more
Real stories Finding a job when you have Parkinson's disease and dementia Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro. ... 12 June 2019
Real stories Happier frame of mind: Better support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia. A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia. ... 03 June 2019
Information Tag: Information. Dementia Friendly Awards categories Learn about the criteria for each award category before proceeding with your nomination. Read more
News Tag: News. A lonely future: 120,000 people with dementia living alone, set to double in the next 20 years Six in ten people with dementia say they experience loneliness and isolation. Alzheimer’s Society’s #AskUsAnything launches Dementia Action Week 20-26 May, calling on people to start talking and include people living with dementia Read more
Information Tag: Information. Tips for dementia-friendly documents What people with dementia want you to know about creating dementia-friendly documents. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Published research supporting use of tools and methods in this resource A list of studies which may be of interest for further reading. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia-friendly signage and decoration in Shrewsbury and Telford hospital The experience of patients with dementia has informed a ward transformation in Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. This led to changes that help patients to be safe and well. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Dementia Action Alliance priorities-setting survey People with dementia ensured that their local alliance took account of the experience of people with dementia and carers to inform its priorities. Read more
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