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Real stories 'The memory thief became a regular visitor, taking pieces of my grandma.' 12 year old A'yaan won first prize in his school's public speaking competition. He wrote this emotional piece about his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease. We have published A'yaan's piece here completely unedited. 12 year old A'yaan won first prize in his school's public speaking competition. He wrote this emotional piece about his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease. We have published A'yaan's piece here completely unedited. ... 05 September 2019
Real stories Jacqueline’s poem: Dignity in dementia Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care. Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care. ... 07 June 2019
Real stories My grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. This poem is for him 16 year old Anders was inspired to write a poem during a visit to his grandfather's care home. Poetry helped Anders to deal with the pain he felt as he watched his grandfather struggling to communicate. 16 year old Anders was inspired to write a poem during a visit to his grandfather's care home. Poetry helped Anders to deal with the pain he felt as he watched his grandfather struggling to communicate. ... 23 April 2019
News Tag: News. People with dementia pen poem to challenge social myths and share festive cheer this Christmas with unique animation People with dementia have penned a special Christmas poem to tackle the issue of isolation facing those living with the condition - especially during the festive season. Read more
Information Arts therapy for people with dementia through poetry and creativity Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. ... 12 September 2018
Real stories Grandad's dementia poem for Nan after her recent diagnosis Since Hollie's nan was diagnosed with dementia, it's been a time of adjustment for all the family. Read her story and a poem from her grandad, Phil, which she describes as 'bittersweet'. Since Hollie's nan was diagnosed with dementia, it's been a time of adjustment for all the family. Read her story and a poem from her grandad, Phil, which she describes as 'bittersweet'. ... 10 July 2018
Information Tag: Information. The winners of our poetry competition 2015, chosen by our panel and judge Gillian Clarke From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, see the winners of our poetry competition 2015. Read more
Real stories Three poems about dementia for World Poetry Day Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. Read their dementia poems and more. Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. Read their dementia poems and more. ... 21 March 2018
Information Poetry competition 2017: The winners See the winners of our 2017 poetry competition. See the winners of our 2017 poetry competition. ... 01 October 2017
Real stories Adjusting to my diagnosis of early-onset dementia - Alison's story Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience. Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience. ... 24 February 2017
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