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Advice Why I enjoy dancing: From tea dances to Zumba We ask people about how they keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about the pleasures of dance. We ask people about how they keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about the pleasures of dance. ... 30 September 2020
Real stories We Are Undefeatable: Tommy's story Tommy was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2011 when he was in his 60s. He reflects on how keeping active helped him cope with his dementia diagnosis and how he's supporting the We Are Undefeatable campaign. Tommy was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2011 when he was in his 60s. He reflects on how keeping active helped him cope with his dementia diagnosis and how he's supporting the We Are Undefeatable campaign. ... 22 September 2020 0comments.
News Tag: News. Dancing icon Arlene Phillips CBE shares her moves with former dance teacher with dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and famous choreographer Arlene Phillips CBE spoke and danced with former dance teacher Julie, who is living with dementia, to highlight the importance of keeping active. Read more
Advice Activity ideas: Exercise at home Ideas for staying physically active at home during lockdown. Ideas for staying physically active at home during lockdown. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Keith Oliver's lockdown dementia diary Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. ... 27 May 2020 13comments.
Real stories Walking to fundraise for dementia during coronavirus Janice is currently living with her 85-year-old dad, Reverend Arthur Parker, who has vascular dementia. During the coronavirus lockdown, they have been walking around the garden and reciting prayers. Now they are raising money for Alzheimer's Society to support other people affected by dementia. Janice is currently living with her 85-year-old dad, Reverend Arthur Parker, who has vascular dementia. During the coronavirus lockdown, they have been walking around the garden and reciting prayers. Now they are raising money for Alzheimer's Society to support other people affected by dementia. ... 15 May 2020 12comments.
Real stories Worries about dementia getting worse after the coronavirus lockdown Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies. Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies. ... 09 April 2020 13comments.
Research Football and dementia risk - is there a link? News that professional footballers might be at a greater risk of dementia, and why that might be the case, has been the subject of great debate and interest. Our researchers examine the latest evidence around heading the ball and discuss what we know so far. News that professional footballers might be at a greater risk of dementia, and why that might be the case, has been the subject of great debate and interest. Our researchers examine the latest evidence around heading the ball and discuss what we know so far. ... 20 February 2020
Advice Why I go walking: How can walking help us to stay well? We ask about the different ways you keep healthy and well, whether you have dementia or not. This time, we hear how walking helps five readers. We ask about the different ways you keep healthy and well, whether you have dementia or not. This time, we hear how walking helps five readers. ... 28 November 2019
News Tag: News. Study reveals dementia risk in former professional football players – Alzheimer’s Society comment A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed the first major insights into lifelong health outcomes in former professional football players. Read more
Real stories Tips when planning a day trip for people with dementia Heather, who has metabolic dementia, gives advice on how to plan a dementia-friendly group outing. Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and others with dementia. Heather, who has metabolic dementia, gives advice on how to plan a dementia-friendly group outing. Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and others with dementia. ... 21 October 2019 0comments.
Real stories Plain sailing: Making it easier to take part Sailing can offer relaxation, friendship and activity for people with dementia. Sailing can offer relaxation, friendship and activity for people with dementia. ... 30 September 2019 0comments.
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