Real stories I take part in Trek26 every year to honour my mum who had dementia Popular baker and cookbook author, Julie Jones, is aiming to take on six Trek26 events. Here, she shares the reason for taking on the treks and what crossing that finish line every year means to her. Popular baker and cookbook author, Julie Jones, is aiming to take on six Trek26 events. Here, she shares the reason for taking on the treks and what crossing that finish line every year means to her. ... 05 August 2022
Real stories Still Just You is my mum's dementia story in a song Stephen's mum, Sheila, had a loving connection with her family that went beyond words. Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum when words were missing. This 'magical bond' was the foundation for his song, Still Just You. Stephen's mum, Sheila, had a loving connection with her family that went beyond words. Even in the later stages of her dementia, Stephen continued to experience special moments with his mum when words were missing. This 'magical bond' was the foundation for his song, Still Just You. ... 03 August 2022
Real stories Moving into a care village to feel less isolated when you have dementia Previously worried about becoming detached from others, Kath Sutherland is now thriving after stepping into new surroundings. Previously worried about becoming detached from others, Kath Sutherland is now thriving after stepping into new surroundings. ... 29 July 2022
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 Integrated care systems want to improve support for people affected by dementia Health and care services in Northamptonshire are working in new partnerships so that people affected by dementia can get the right help at the right time. Health and care services in Northamptonshire are working in new partnerships so that people affected by dementia can get the right help at the right time. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Making London’s cultural venues better places for people affected by dementia Museums, theatres, galleries, libraries and other cultural venues in the capital are committing to becoming more dementia friendly. Museums, theatres, galleries, libraries and other cultural venues in the capital are committing to becoming more dementia friendly. ... 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
Real stories Creating a better life for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group members Dáithí Clayton, Chris Maddocks and Mike Parish want to improve life for people affected by dementia who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus. LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group members Dáithí Clayton, Chris Maddocks and Mike Parish want to improve life for people affected by dementia who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer plus. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Researching the antiviral immune system’s role in Alzheimer’s disease Meet Sophie Sanford, PhD student at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge. Meet Sophie Sanford, PhD student at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Spotlight: Dara de Burca, Director of Operations Meet Dara de Burca, who is Alzheimer’s Society’s Director of Operations. Meet Dara de Burca, who is Alzheimer’s Society’s Director of Operations. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Supporting people affected by dementia in Guernsey Michael Nicholls, Dementia Support Worker, shares what it’s like to support people affected by dementia in Guernsey. Michael Nicholls, Dementia Support Worker, shares what it’s like to support people affected by dementia in Guernsey. ... 29 July 2022