Real stories 'During lockdown, getting out for a walk kept me sane' - Living well with dementia and arthritis Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. ... 02 June 2021
Real stories From the heart: We all need more empathy and understanding After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own. After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Bright ideas: Investment today for a breakthrough in dementia research tomorrow Alzheimer’s Society has announced significant funding for some of the most talented dementia researchers around. Alzheimer’s Society has announced significant funding for some of the most talented dementia researchers around. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Mary’s legacy: Improving people’s understanding about dementia across generations A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story. A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Dementia after coronavirus: Looking forward to more ups than downs Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future. Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Q&A: Gail Gregory, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease Gail Gregory, a 56-year-old in Lancashire with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions. Gail Gregory, a 56-year-old in Lancashire with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Walking sense: Taking part in Memory Walk to make a difference For Carole Beavis in north Wales, apart from being a fitting way to honour her father, Memory Walk is also about a better tomorrow. For Carole Beavis in north Wales, apart from being a fitting way to honour her father, Memory Walk is also about a better tomorrow. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Creating a way to help a person with dementia be financially independent and secure Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Meet the researcher: Laura Ashley Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories A brighter future: Keeping fundraising going for a better tomorrow Dan Nelson, Community Fundraiser in North-East England, is looking ahead after a challenging year. Dan Nelson, Community Fundraiser in North-East England, is looking ahead after a challenging year. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories O’r galon: Mae angen mwy o empathi a dealltwriaeth ar bob un ohonom Ar ôl treulio oes yn cefnogi eraill, mae France Savarimuthu bellach yn wynebu sawl her iechyd ei hun. Ar ôl treulio oes yn cefnogi eraill, mae France Savarimuthu bellach yn wynebu sawl her iechyd ei hun. ... 01 June 2021