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Information Hidden disabilities and dementia: Can a sunflower lanyard help me? Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? We explore this divisive topic. Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is there an element of risk for people with dementia? We explore this divisive topic. ... 29 January 2020 71comments.
Advice Tag: Advice. Safeguarding and dementia Learn about Safeguarding, how to keep yourself and others safe, and who to contact if you are concerned about someone who may be at risk. Read more
Real stories 5 ways dementia stigma must be challenged Some people affected by dementia have felt discriminated against. Here are five people’s first-hand experiences with the stigma of dementia. Some people affected by dementia have felt discriminated against. Here are five people’s first-hand experiences with the stigma of dementia. ... 27 September 2019 0comments.
Real stories Debbie's story: 'Not enough people are aware of early onset dementia, never mind understand it' At 50 years old, Debbie was told that she had mixed dementia. Following her diagnosis, the stigma surrounding dementia has had a significant impact on her life. But Debbie believes people’s attitudes towards people affected by dementia can be changed. At 50 years old, Debbie was told that she had mixed dementia. Following her diagnosis, the stigma surrounding dementia has had a significant impact on her life. But Debbie believes people’s attitudes towards people affected by dementia can be changed. ... 16 September 2019 71comments.
Advice What to say when someone makes an unkind joke about dementia Not all jokes about dementia are funny, or welcome. We want to make sure hurtful comments about dementia become a thing of the past. Here we suggest 5 ways to help fight the stigma associated with dementia. Not all jokes about dementia are funny, or welcome. We want to make sure hurtful comments about dementia become a thing of the past. Here we suggest 5 ways to help fight the stigma associated with dementia. ... 10 September 2019 45comments.
Advice My neighbour says she's fine but I'm worried about her - what can I do? Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else. Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else. ... 01 August 2018 30comments.
Advice Tag: Advice. Staying safe and secure at home When you live at home with dementia, you may be vulnerable to scams and fraud. It is important you feel secure at home and stay safe online. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society response to CQC report into the state of social care The CQC has today released a report on the state of adult social care in England. Read more
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