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Real stories ‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 25 June 2021 5comments.
Real stories Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus' Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. ... 09 June 2021 0comments.
Real stories ‘Mum had dementia and received fantastic care. Why isn't it the same for everyone?’ - Julia's story Julia’s mum, Gladys, lived with vascular dementia. She was a bubbly, social woman and her care replicated that. The support Gladys received was exceptional, and now Julia would like to help families, not as lucky as her own, to receive the same. Julia’s mum, Gladys, lived with vascular dementia. She was a bubbly, social woman and her care replicated that. The support Gladys received was exceptional, and now Julia would like to help families, not as lucky as her own, to receive the same. ... 10 May 2021 6comments.
Real stories Remembering Mum on Mother's Day: Vicki's Memory Walk story This Mother’s Day, Vicki shares fond memories of her mum, Margaret, who had vascular dementia. Following Margaret's passing in 2019, Vicki plans to take part in Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds for people affected by dementia. This Mother’s Day, Vicki shares fond memories of her mum, Margaret, who had vascular dementia. Following Margaret's passing in 2019, Vicki plans to take part in Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds for people affected by dementia. ... 10 March 2021 7comments.
Real stories How my dementia symptoms progressed during lockdown: John's story John O Doherty lives with vascular dementia as well as several other serious medical conditions. He was placed on the Government’s shielding list when coronavirus spread and has had to avoid social contact since last March. Over a year on, he looks back at the impact of the pandemic on hm. John O Doherty lives with vascular dementia as well as several other serious medical conditions. He was placed on the Government’s shielding list when coronavirus spread and has had to avoid social contact since last March. Over a year on, he looks back at the impact of the pandemic on hm. ... 26 February 2021 25comments.
Real stories Finding a way: Making Dementia Friends while being a carer Jeanne Pring, a Dementia Friends Champion in north London, tells us about supporting her mother-in-law and running information sessions through lockdown. Jeanne Pring, a Dementia Friends Champion in north London, tells us about supporting her mother-in-law and running information sessions through lockdown. ... 01 February 2021
Real stories Strength in acceptance: Helping others to understand dementia Having initially struggled to accept his dementia diagnosis, Musharraff Ali is now sharing his story to benefit others. Having initially struggled to accept his dementia diagnosis, Musharraff Ali is now sharing his story to benefit others. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories Hard lessons: Life in lockdown with dementia Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown. Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories My identity as a Black woman with vascular dementia is fundamental Vesna Okaikoi had a difficult childhood, not knowing who her parents were and growing up in foster care alongside her twin sister, Loraine. Now 65 years old and living with vascular dementia, Vesna reflects on the power of identity and how learning about her heritage has been a source of strength through challenging times. Vesna Okaikoi had a difficult childhood, not knowing who her parents were and growing up in foster care alongside her twin sister, Loraine. Now 65 years old and living with vascular dementia, Vesna reflects on the power of identity and how learning about her heritage has been a source of strength through challenging times. ... 15 October 2020 4comments.
Real stories Still worthy: ‘I’m not going to let dementia define me’ The pandemic has been difficult and isolating for Vesna, but she remains determined to find happiness in who she is. The pandemic has been difficult and isolating for Vesna, but she remains determined to find happiness in who she is. ... 30 September 2020
Real stories Calm, joy and laughter: Reaching out from isolation Ronald Ferguson, who has vascular dementia and lives in Luton, told us how video calls have been helping and inspiring him. Ronald Ferguson, who has vascular dementia and lives in Luton, told us how video calls have been helping and inspiring him. ... 30 September 2020
Real stories Q&A: John O’Doherty John O’Doherty, a 61-year old man in Greater Manchester with vascular dementia, answers our questions. John O’Doherty, a 61-year old man in Greater Manchester with vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 31 July 2020
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