Real stories Why we need a strategy to help people with dementia recover from the impact of the pandemic Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact. Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Dathlu Elf Day mewn gwasanaeth sy’n cefnogi pobl gartref Mae Courtney Jones yng ngogledd Cymru yn cofio’r llawenydd ddaeth Elf Day i gydweithwyr a’r bobl maent yn eu cefnogi. Mae Courtney Jones yng ngogledd Cymru yn cofio’r llawenydd ddaeth Elf Day i gydweithwyr a’r bobl maent yn eu cefnogi. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Lack of professional support made getting my dementia diagnosis more difficult For Steve, getting his diagnosis of young-onset dementia wasn't easy. After being let down by a doctor, he describes how a documentary encouraged him to finally go back and push for a diagnosis. Now, Steve advises anyone worried about themselves or a loved one to do the same. For Steve, getting his diagnosis of young-onset dementia wasn't easy. After being let down by a doctor, he describes how a documentary encouraged him to finally go back and push for a diagnosis. Now, Steve advises anyone worried about themselves or a loved one to do the same. ... 24 September 2021
Real stories Art therapy helps my grandmother with her dementia and my autism James is a young artist with autism who helps to care for his grandmother, Joan. She moved in with James and his mum when the first coronavirus lockdown made Joan isolated and confused. Now Joan, who has vascular dementia, and James are regularly enjoying artistic activities together and both benefit from them. James is a young artist with autism who helps to care for his grandmother, Joan. She moved in with James and his mum when the first coronavirus lockdown made Joan isolated and confused. Now Joan, who has vascular dementia, and James are regularly enjoying artistic activities together and both benefit from them. ... 20 September 2021
Real stories ‘Better quality social care shouldn't be so unaffordable’ - Maria's story Maria’s mum Pauline has been let down by the social care system. Whether accessing support or finding care to meet her needs, the cost has gone up and the quality has decreased. But enough is enough. Maria’s mum Pauline has been let down by the social care system. Whether accessing support or finding care to meet her needs, the cost has gone up and the quality has decreased. But enough is enough. ... 10 September 2021
Real stories What I have learnt from having multiple relatives with dementia Throughout her life, Megan has been impacted by dementia – with each of her four grandmothers being affected by dementia at some point in their lives. Megan discusses what it’s like to have multiple family members with dementia, and what this has taught her about the condition. Throughout her life, Megan has been impacted by dementia – with each of her four grandmothers being affected by dementia at some point in their lives. Megan discusses what it’s like to have multiple family members with dementia, and what this has taught her about the condition. ... 03 September 2021
Real stories The tipping point for my wife needing a diagnosis of dementia Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. ... 31 August 2021
Real stories Creating meaningful moments: a teenager’s perspective on dementia Lucas has been affected by dementia throughout his life, having multiple family members who lived with the condition. Dementia doesn't mean the end of a family relationship, says 18-year-old Lucas, who urges us to treasure moments with those we love. Lucas has been affected by dementia throughout his life, having multiple family members who lived with the condition. Dementia doesn't mean the end of a family relationship, says 18-year-old Lucas, who urges us to treasure moments with those we love. ... 19 August 2021
Real stories How The FA and Alzheimer's Society partnership will help people affected by dementia As Alzheimer’s Society is confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner, Tommy Dunne, who lives with dementia, tells his story. From helping him through the shock of diagnosis to bringing him into a community, Tommy shares how the power of football can make a difference to those affected by dementia. As Alzheimer’s Society is confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner, Tommy Dunne, who lives with dementia, tells his story. From helping him through the shock of diagnosis to bringing him into a community, Tommy shares how the power of football can make a difference to those affected by dementia. ... 06 August 2021
Real stories Since her dementia diagnosis, Mary is finding ways to be thankful for each new day An Alzheimer’s diagnosis has meant a change of attitude and outlook for Mary Best, and she’s embracing new opportunities. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis has meant a change of attitude and outlook for Mary Best, and she’s embracing new opportunities.
Real stories Despite the challenges of mixed dementia, this couple’s constant is their mutual warmth Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love. Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories The value of planning ahead for the end of life when you’re living with dementia Conversations about end of life care for a person with dementia can be difficult, but people living with the condition have been encouraging dialogue. Conversations about end of life care for a person with dementia can be difficult, but people living with the condition have been encouraging dialogue. ... 30 July 2021