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Real stories Cefnogi pobl â theimladau o alar a brofir tra bod rhywun â dementia yn dal yn fyw Mae’r Alzheimer’s Society a Cruse wedi bod yn darparu cymorth cyn profedigaeth i bobl sydd wedi’u heffeithio gan ddementia yng Nghymru. Mae’r Alzheimer’s Society a Cruse wedi bod yn darparu cymorth cyn profedigaeth i bobl sydd wedi’u heffeithio gan ddementia yng Nghymru. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories My nan with dementia deserved better care towards the end of her life After the passing of her nan, Eileen, Mandy reflects on the lack of professional support her family received following Eileen's diagnosis. Mandy explains why her experiences have made her more determined to raise awareness of dementia, and why she's taking part in Memory Walk. After the passing of her nan, Eileen, Mandy reflects on the lack of professional support her family received following Eileen's diagnosis. Mandy explains why her experiences have made her more determined to raise awareness of dementia, and why she's taking part in Memory Walk. ... 15 August 2022
Real stories Remembering the last Christmas Day with my husband who had dementia Remembering the loss of a loved one at Christmas can make the festive period a very emotional time. In this moving piece, Susan Barlow recounts the what-would-be last Christmas with her husband Ian in his care home in 2019. Remembering the loss of a loved one at Christmas can make the festive period a very emotional time. In this moving piece, Susan Barlow recounts the what-would-be last Christmas with her husband Ian in his care home in 2019. ... 15 December 2021
Real stories Grieving the loss of a grandparent with dementia and 'the storm' that follows The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. ... 16 June 2021 3comments.
Real stories 'Dementia snatched her away' - Aimee's fundraising story about her gran, Helen Aimee treasures the remarkable relationship shared with her late grandmother, Helen, who had dementia. Now, Aimee is desperate to make a difference by helping to fundraise for other people affected by dementia. Aimee treasures the remarkable relationship shared with her late grandmother, Helen, who had dementia. Now, Aimee is desperate to make a difference by helping to fundraise for other people affected by dementia. ... 04 May 2021 10comments.
Real stories First Valentine's Day after the death of a spouse: Emily's dementia story Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels. Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels. ... 12 February 2021 5comments.
Real stories A better farewell: Giving Mum the send-off she deserved When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye. When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye. ... 30 September 2020
Real stories Dealing with grief through music after losing my wife to dementia Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Dealing with his grief, Robert used his experiences as a carer to create an album of music that he hopes can help others in the same position. Robert Crowley lost his wife Julie to dementia last year. Dealing with his grief, Robert used his experiences as a carer to create an album of music that he hopes can help others in the same position. ... 29 September 2020 0comments.
Real stories ‘With Alzheimer’s, you are constantly in a state of grieving’: Loretta’s dementia story When Loretta's mum, Dinah, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Loretta began to grieve for the person she was before her diagnosis. Dinah sadly passed away in 2020, which has led Loretta to reflect on her personal experience as a carer. When Loretta's mum, Dinah, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Loretta began to grieve for the person she was before her diagnosis. Dinah sadly passed away in 2020, which has led Loretta to reflect on her personal experience as a carer. ... 25 August 2020 39comments.
Real stories Why I take part in Memory Walk: Jeanette's story After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. ... 13 August 2020 2comments.
Real stories Dealing with the loss of a loved one to early-onset dementia Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. ... 28 May 2020 0comments.
Real stories Common emotions experienced by people affected by dementia By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2014. By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2014. ... 13 March 2019 37comments.
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