Real stories Staying active in the community following a dementia diagnosis Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Adapting to a new family life after a dementia diagnosis Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Q&A: John Udraufski John Udraufski, a 68-year old man in Bridgend who has Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. John Udraufski, a 68-year old man in Bridgend who has Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. ... 28 November 2019
Real stories C&A: John Udraufski Mae John Udraufski, dyn 68 oed ym Mhen-y-bont ag Alzheimer, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. Mae John Udraufski, dyn 68 oed ym Mhen-y-bont ag Alzheimer, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. ... 28 November 2019
Real stories Rejected for a blue badge for my mum with dementia As dementia progresses, Enomwoyi is delighted to see her mother retain her mental maths abilities. But ‘hidden talents’ like these can sometimes come with consequences, as she finds out when their blue badge application is rejected. As dementia progresses, Enomwoyi is delighted to see her mother retain her mental maths abilities. But ‘hidden talents’ like these can sometimes come with consequences, as she finds out when their blue badge application is rejected. ... 23 October 2019 3comments.
News Tag: News. Blue Badge Scheme extended to people with hidden disabilities including people with dementia Today (30 August 2019) local authorities will implement new guidance from the government on blue badges. The guidance extends avability of the badge to people with hidden disabilities, as well as those with mobility issues. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Improving driving safety assessments for people with dementia Research project: Improving the assessment of driving safety in cognitive impairment Read more
Advice How to apply for a blue badge for a person with dementia You can now apply online for a blue badge. This article explains the criteria for people with dementia and how to fill out an application for yourself or a loved one. You can now apply online for a blue badge. This article explains the criteria for people with dementia and how to fill out an application for yourself or a loved one. ... 21 January 2019 50comments.
Advice Tag: Advice. Living with dementia as a younger person The issues faced by someone with young-onset dementia will be very different to those experienced by someone older. This page includes information on talking to children about a diagnosis, driving and any benefit entitlements. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What treatment and support is there for frontotemporal dementia? There is currently no cure for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and the progression of the disease cannot be slowed. However there are many ways to help a person with FTD live well. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Living with dementia - Driving It is possible to keep driving after a diagnosis of dementia. However, there are things you must do to keep driving safely and legally. Read our booklet about driving for more information. It is one of nine Living with dementia booklets written for people with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. What to do if a person with dementia has been told they must stop driving but won't From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, driving can be an important part of a person's identity, and it can be difficult to know what to do if a person with dementia won't accept a DVLA or DVA decision that they should stop. Read more
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