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Real stories Researching support to help people with dementia live at home for longer Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. ... 30 July 2021
Information Book group: Dementia Essentials, by Jan Hall Our readers discuss Jan Hall’s ‘Dementia Essentials’, which is based on Jan’s personal experiences as a carer. The book is a guide for people supporting a relative or friend who has dementia. Our readers discuss Jan Hall’s ‘Dementia Essentials’, which is based on Jan’s personal experiences as a carer. The book is a guide for people supporting a relative or friend who has dementia. ... 30 July 2021
Advice The ‘perfect carer’: Is it even a thing? Some people can feel guilty when trying to act as the ‘perfect carer’ for somebody living with dementia. But is perfection even possible? Read advice from members of our online community. Some people can feel guilty when trying to act as the ‘perfect carer’ for somebody living with dementia. But is perfection even possible? Read advice from members of our online community. ... 30 July 2021
News Tag: News. ADASS Spring Survey 2021 Report - Alzheimer's Society responds The report says almost 75,000 disabled people, older people and carers are waiting for help with their care and support Read more
Information Tag: Information. Carer Information and Support Programme Read about our Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP), providing support and relevant information in a group environment. Read more
Real stories Meet the researcher: Laura Ashley Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. ... 01 June 2021
Advice Coping with changes: As dementia develops and especially after lockdown Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months. Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months. ... 01 June 2021
News Tag: News. Emergency admissions from dementia care failures soaring, and worse to come warns charity Join Alzheimer's Society's #CureTheCareSystem campaign, urging Governments to reform the social care system Read more
Advice How to navigate the current social care system if you are affected by dementia Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further help and information. Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further help and information. ... 12 May 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society calling on care workers to share experiences Alzheimer’s Society is asking professional care workers to complete a short set of questions to find out the barriers and challenges they face in caring for people with dementia. Read more
Advice From home to the home: When a person with dementia is moving into a care home Talking Point members’ advice for when a family member with dementia moves into a care home. Talking Point members’ advice for when a family member with dementia moves into a care home. ... 31 March 2021
Information Making a flexible working request when you’re caring for someone with dementia Advice about finding more flexible working arrangements with your employer to help balance work with supporting a person who has dementia. Advice about finding more flexible working arrangements with your employer to help balance work with supporting a person who has dementia. ... 29 March 2021
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