Real stories Improving health and social care for trans and non-binary people Rehana Findlay, Community Development Coordinator, shares ground-breaking work from organisations in Bristol and Alzheimer's Society. Rehana Findlay, Community Development Coordinator, shares ground-breaking work from organisations in Bristol and Alzheimer's Society. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories After caring for her mum, Kay wants people to have better understanding of dementia Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience. Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience. ... 01 December 2022
News Celebrating Chris and Ronald's exceptional contribution to dementia care Chris Maddocks and Ronald Amanze are joint winners of the Exceptional Contribution by Person Living with Dementia category at the 12th National Dementia Care Awards 2022. Chris Maddocks and Ronald Amanze are joint winners of the Exceptional Contribution by Person Living with Dementia category at the 12th National Dementia Care Awards 2022. ... 18 October 2022 1comment.
Real stories Creating a better life for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group members Dáithí Clayton, Chris Maddocks and Mike Parish want to improve life for people affected by dementia who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus. LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group members Dáithí Clayton, Chris Maddocks and Mike Parish want to improve life for people affected by dementia who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Brenda and Jo's story: 'What I miss most are the memories' Jo and Brenda have been a couple for over thirty years, living together in West London. Two years ago, Brenda was diagnosed with dementia but Jo spotted signs well before when Brenda wasn’t her usual self. Here, Jo shares their experiences. Jo and Brenda have been a couple for over thirty years, living together in West London. Two years ago, Brenda was diagnosed with dementia but Jo spotted signs well before when Brenda wasn’t her usual self. Here, Jo shares their experiences. ... 21 June 2022 7comments.
Real stories Still being yourself and finding joy after being diagnosed with dementia Andrea Elliott-Denham brings hard-won positivity to life with dementia, after a long journey to be recognised as her true self. Andrea Elliott-Denham brings hard-won positivity to life with dementia, after a long journey to be recognised as her true self. ... 31 March 2022
Real stories Learning that you don’t need to deal with everything on your own when caring for someone with dementia It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out. It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Managing life with dementia and the impact of daytime sleepiness Jim Herrick in Cambridge, aged 77, tells us how Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are affecting his day-to-day life. Jim Herrick in Cambridge, aged 77, tells us how Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are affecting his day-to-day life. ... 30 November 2021
Information Support groups and other resources for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia Support groups, updated information and an opportunity to take part in an advisory group for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer) people who are affected by dementia. Support groups, updated information and an opportunity to take part in an advisory group for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer) people who are affected by dementia. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Improving dementia support for LGBTQ+ people John Hammond in Brighton tells us how he’s drawing on his experiences to provide better support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. John Hammond in Brighton tells us how he’s drawing on his experiences to provide better support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 30 July 2021
News Supernova's director Harry Macqueen on the film's touching depiction of dementia Supernova is a heartfelt modern love story from writer and director Harry Macqueen. In this romantic drama, actors Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci portray a couple dealing with the young-onset diagnosis of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA). Supernova is a heartfelt modern love story from writer and director Harry Macqueen. In this romantic drama, actors Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci portray a couple dealing with the young-onset diagnosis of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA). ... 09 July 2021 1comment.
Real stories ‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 25 June 2021 5comments.
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