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 dementia research shows how desperately Black and South Asian people need services to change Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. Dr Naaheed Mukadam shares her experience of equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) in her research and advises early career researchers (ECRs) how to get into this research space. ... 07 October 2022
Real stories Andy’s view of dementia changed after his diagnosis – now he’s changing others’ opinions too Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life. Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories The value of accepting help when caring for a relative with dementia Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person. Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Making a difference through our expert dementia training courses Alzheimer’s Society is providing crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care. Alzheimer’s Society is providing crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Young-onset dementia support group that's a lifeline for its members Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories My involvement in creating a self-help guide for people with dementia Allison Batchelor in County Down, aged 62 with Alzheimer’s disease, tells us about how she was involved in the production of My Life, My Goals – the self-help guide for people in the early stages of dementia. Allison Batchelor in County Down, aged 62 with Alzheimer’s disease, tells us about how she was involved in the production of My Life, My Goals – the self-help guide for people in the early stages of dementia. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Raising money and awareness in the name of a best friend and business partner with dementia Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Raising the profile of dementia in local communities as a Dementia Friends Ambassador Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Researching how best to change attitudes towards dementia among younger people Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Q&A: Marian May, who lives with Alzheimer’s Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Spotlight: Andrew Lynch, Trustee Meet Andrew, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. Meet Andrew, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. ... 30 September 2022