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
Real stories A dementia poem for my dad – ‘Travel in your chair’ Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’. Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’. ... 18 June 2021
Real stories Grieving the loss of a grandparent with dementia and 'the storm' that follows The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. ... 16 June 2021
Real stories Living well with diabetes, dementia and other conditions Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'. Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'. ... 15 June 2021
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: The Facing it together (FIT) group The Facing it together group is run by and for, people living with dementia in the Bradford area. Read more
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
Real stories ‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. ... 08 June 2021
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: Lorraine Brown's story After her diagnosis, Lorraine Brown got involved with Alzheimer's Society to help shape Society's attitudes to dementia. Find out more. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: Sue Boex's story Sue Boex has been volunteering for Alzheimer's Society for over 10 years and is a Research Network member. Find out more about what she does and why. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: Karen Kitch's story Karen Kitch, who is living with dementia, has helped out at our Welsh staff Welcome Days. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Dementia Voice: Shelagh Robinson's story Shelagh Robinson is living with dementia. Find out how she helped to influence MPs to improve post diagnosis support. Read more
Real stories My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through' Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. ... 04 June 2021