Real stories Parenting and family life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 50 Elaine in Surrey is making the most of family life after being diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Elaine in Surrey is making the most of family life after being diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories ‘People need to know that it’s OK to accept help’ – tackling stigma about dementia After caring for his mum, Alex wants to raise awareness of dementia in the Chinese community and encourage carers to get support. After caring for his mum, Alex wants to raise awareness of dementia in the Chinese community and encourage carers to get support. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories Using interactive light technology to involve and stimulate people with dementia We hear all about a project to develop and test new interactive games for people with dementia. We hear all about a project to develop and test new interactive games for people with dementia. ... 29 November 2024 1comment.
Real stories Creating my own dementia support group after my diagnosis Carol Rimmer, in north Wales, felt unsupported after her dementia diagnosis and decided to set up her own support group. Carol Rimmer, in north Wales, felt unsupported after her dementia diagnosis and decided to set up her own support group. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories A musical about dementia activism, created by people living with dementia Dementia the Musical is a radical new show about dementia activism that’s been touring theatres across Scotland. Dementia the Musical is a radical new show about dementia activism that’s been touring theatres across Scotland. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories People with dementia try out ideas for festive gifts People affected by dementia in Norwich tell us what they think about gift ideas from our online shop for Christmas and other festivities. People affected by dementia in Norwich tell us what they think about gift ideas from our online shop for Christmas and other festivities. ... 29 November 2024 5comments.
Real stories How top teamwork has helped us to raise thousands to fight dementia Radyr and Morganstown volunteer fundraising group member Mark Richards tells us about their £100,000 milestone. Radyr and Morganstown volunteer fundraising group member Mark Richards tells us about their £100,000 milestone. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories Caring for my Nan with dementia inspired me to change my career After caring for her nan, Emma Hutchin in Solihull left her job in teaching for a new career supporting people with dementia. After caring for her nan, Emma Hutchin in Solihull left her job in teaching for a new career supporting people with dementia. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories Dementia with Lewy bodies needs better health care at every level Kerry Hine, whose late husband had dementia with Lewy bodies, says people affected by the condition need improved support. Kerry Hine, whose late husband had dementia with Lewy bodies, says people affected by the condition need improved support. ... 29 November 2024 0comments.
Real stories “Don’t stick your head in the sand if you think there is something not right” Jane and Graham faced a lengthy and difficult path to receiving a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Jane and Graham faced a lengthy and difficult path to receiving a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. ... 27 November 2024 0comments.
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Real stories Why it's important to ignore the stigma and get your loved one a dementia diagnosis Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis. Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis. ... 16 October 2024 8comments.