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Information Book group: The dementia whisperer Readers discuss a former journalist's book based on her experiences of providing live-in care. Readers discuss a former journalist's book based on her experiences of providing live-in care. ... 01 October 2017 0comments.
Advice Difficult feelings Read how our online community is helping carers who may be dealing with difficult feelings. Read how our online community is helping carers who may be dealing with difficult feelings. ... 01 October 2017 0comments.
Real stories Like family We hear from self-help group in Worcestershire for carers of people living with dementia. We hear from self-help group in Worcestershire for carers of people living with dementia. ... 01 October 2017
Research Making the case for care Find out how Professor Gill Livingston is making a strong case for better dementia care, backed by high quality research. Find out how Professor Gill Livingston is making a strong case for better dementia care, backed by high quality research. ... 01 September 2017 0comments.
News Tag: News. Response to news on Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for people with dementia Joy Watson is one of our highly valued ambassadors, doing a huge amount to raise awareness both of dementia and Alzheimer’s Society. She has recently seen her benefits to be cut. Read more
News Tag: News. NHS Digital survey finds financial problems caused by caring linked to increased feelings of social isolation A new survey of 55,700 carers published today (Thursday 3 August 2017) by NHS Digital found that almost 40% of carers who reported the most serious financial difficulties also felt socially isolated. Read more
Real stories Positive living We visit a special support group that helps couples deal with dementia. We visit a special support group that helps couples deal with dementia. ... 01 August 2017 0comments.
Real stories Singing for the Brain 'angels' gave us vital dementia support Singing for the Brain has been a source or joy and support for Marie and her husband Joe, who is living vascular dementia. Although reluctant at first, Marie explains how the group gradually became her 'happy place' Singing for the Brain has been a source or joy and support for Marie and her husband Joe, who is living vascular dementia. Although reluctant at first, Marie explains how the group gradually became her 'happy place' ... 14 March 2017
Real stories A former carer determined to raise awareness of dementia Meet a former carer who is dedicated to challenging stigma and improving support. Meet a former carer who is dedicated to challenging stigma and improving support. ... 01 February 2017 0comments.
Real stories Volunteering as a moderator on Dementia Talking Point - Shedrech's story As a volunteer moderator of our online community, Dementia talking point, Shedrech helps to support hundreds of people affected by dementia every day. Read her story and what she's learned from her role volunteering as a moderator. As a volunteer moderator of our online community, Dementia talking point, Shedrech helps to support hundreds of people affected by dementia every day. Read her story and what she's learned from her role volunteering as a moderator. ... 09 January 2017
Information 'Alarm bell' moments Online support can help to deal with a sudden realisation that someone's dementia has progressed. Online support can help to deal with a sudden realisation that someone's dementia has progressed. ... 01 December 2016 6comments.
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