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Living well with diabetes, dementia and other conditions

Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'.

Lockdown’s side effect: mental health deterioration of people affected by dementia, with third ‘giving up’

Charity’s support used over half a million times during lockdown, people with dementia worst hit in terms of deaths and thousands struggling with mental health decline.

Apathy, depression and anxiety – useful organisations

Find out more about organisations that can help you support a person with dementia who has apathy, depression or anxiety.

Apathy and dementia

People with dementia are often more likely to develop apathy as their condition progresses. Learn about the symptoms and causes of apathy, and possible ways to treat it for someone who is living with dementia.

Lifting apathy

01 February 2017