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Advice How to offer help to someone with dementia who doesn’t want it Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation. Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be in denial or lack insight about their situation. ... 20 March 2023
Real stories Despite my short-term memory problems, I remember my past clearly Hilda moved to England, aged 19. She trained to be a nurse and raised a beautiful family in the South-East of London. Now 81, her short-term memory has recently challenged her, but memories of her early life remain clear and full of adventure. Hilda moved to England, aged 19. She trained to be a nurse and raised a beautiful family in the South-East of London. Now 81, her short-term memory has recently challenged her, but memories of her early life remain clear and full of adventure. ... 07 October 2022
Real stories My dad’s dementia diagnosis is a shock for our family In this story, an anonymous writer talks about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. She shares fond memories of her dad who is 'always dancing' and talks about her struggles dealing with his diagnosis. In this story, an anonymous writer talks about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. She shares fond memories of her dad who is 'always dancing' and talks about her struggles dealing with his diagnosis. ... 30 June 2022
Real stories ‘Mum worked non-stop to build us a life in the UK. That’s why I look after her now she has dementia’ Daphne Cumbermack emigrated to the UK not once, but twice. Here, she and her daughter, Michelle discuss the dignity and quiet resilience she showed in setting up a life for her and a future for her children. Daphne Cumbermack emigrated to the UK not once, but twice. Here, she and her daughter, Michelle discuss the dignity and quiet resilience she showed in setting up a life for her and a future for her children. ... 01 October 2021
Real stories Lack of professional support made getting my dementia diagnosis more difficult For Steve, getting his diagnosis of young-onset dementia wasn't easy. After being let down by a doctor, he describes how a documentary encouraged him to finally go back and push for a diagnosis. Now, Steve advises anyone worried about themselves or a loved one to do the same. For Steve, getting his diagnosis of young-onset dementia wasn't easy. After being let down by a doctor, he describes how a documentary encouraged him to finally go back and push for a diagnosis. Now, Steve advises anyone worried about themselves or a loved one to do the same. ... 24 September 2021
Advice Tag: Advice. Who can support with memory problems? Find out more about how services and people can support you with your memory problems. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Staying healthy to help your memory Read about how looking after your health will help with your memory day to day and in the long run. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Coping with memory loss Memory problems can be experienced differently by different people. Read about common types of memory loss and our tips to help you cope and manage your feelings. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Understanding the different types of memory Read about the different types of memory, how we use our senses and how your memory works. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Mice can recall ‘lost’ memories From the Summer 2016 edition of Care and cure magazine, researchers in the US have used an innovative technique involving flashing lights to discover more about how Alzheimer's disease can affect memory. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Gum disease link to faster decline in Alzheimer's From the Summer 2016 edition of Care and cure magazine, people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease appear to decline more quickly in their memory and thinking if they have gum disease. Read more
Information Tag: Information. The memory handbook The memory handbook is for people with mild memory problems. It should give you some ideas and practical strategies to help with living well. Read more
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