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Real stories Drawing on an impressive photographic career after a dementia diagnosis Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Supporting Dad after his dementia diagnosis as a person with a learning disability Adam Joesbury, in Birmingham, cares for his father Bob. Adam has a learning disability and is using his voice to call for more support for carers like him. Adam Joesbury, in Birmingham, cares for his father Bob. Adam has a learning disability and is using his voice to call for more support for carers like him. ... 31 January 2024 4comments.
Real stories Anita's story: I've been making new Christmas traditions since my dementia diagnosis Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. ... 14 November 2023
Real stories Timothy West shares the story of life with wife Pru after her dementia diagnosis Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. ... 17 October 2023
Real stories Cricket is a lifeline for my husband with dementia Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected. Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected. ... 18 July 2023 4comments.
Real stories Getting a dementia diagnosis helped me take back control Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped. Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped. ... 18 May 2023 4comments.
Real stories Ahmed, a member of Our Dementia Choir, appreciates the things going well for him in life Ahmed Pochee, in Nottingham, is making the most of every day. Ahmed Pochee, in Nottingham, is making the most of every day. ... 01 February 2023
Real stories My dementia doesn't stop my family and me from enjoying cricket Stan, a huge cricket fan, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in July 2020, which has had a huge impact on him and his family. Stan shares some of his favourite cricket moments and how his love for the sport has been passed through generations. Stan, a huge cricket fan, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in July 2020, which has had a huge impact on him and his family. Stan shares some of his favourite cricket moments and how his love for the sport has been passed through generations. ... 07 September 2022
Real stories Being persistent with the GP about my dementia symptoms has benefitted me Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. ... 05 September 2022 10comments.
Real stories A lack of specialist services can leave a person with dementia cut off from their community Samia Egeh in Cardiff is frustrated at a lack of culturally appropriate services for her father, who has vascular dementia. Samia Egeh in Cardiff is frustrated at a lack of culturally appropriate services for her father, who has vascular dementia. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Using your personal and professional experience to help medical students learn more about dementia Afzal Shaikh in Surrey, an 86-year old retired GP with vascular dementia, takes part in the Time for Dementia programme. Afzal Shaikh in Surrey, an 86-year old retired GP with vascular dementia, takes part in the Time for Dementia programme. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Q&A: Anita Goundry, who lives with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia Anita Goundry, a 54-year-old in County Durham with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. Anita Goundry, a 54-year-old in County Durham with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 29 July 2022