Real stories Living with memory loss – Creating a short film with my grandfather’s old footage Following the passing of his grandfather, David found his old film reels and created a short film, which was broadcast by the BBC. David reflects on their relationship before dementia, and how the condition affected his grandfather in his later years. Following the passing of his grandfather, David found his old film reels and created a short film, which was broadcast by the BBC. David reflects on their relationship before dementia, and how the condition affected his grandfather in his later years. ... 18 August 2020
Real stories A dementia poem about my mum and care home restrictions Jane has written a heart-breaking poem about how coronavirus has affected her and her mother, who has dementia. She shares her worries about her mum's quality of life when there were visitor restrictions in place for care homes. Jane has written a heart-breaking poem about how coronavirus has affected her and her mother, who has dementia. She shares her worries about her mum's quality of life when there were visitor restrictions in place for care homes. ... 14 August 2020
Real stories Why I take part in Memory Walk: Jeanette's story After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. ... 13 August 2020
Real stories Dementia and Lockdown: 'This must be what you live with every day, Grandma' As the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK begin to ease, 13 year old A'yaan thinks about his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease. We have published A'yaan's piece here completely unedited. As the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK begin to ease, 13 year old A'yaan thinks about his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease. We have published A'yaan's piece here completely unedited. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Put on hold: A man with dementia who’s looking forward to easier times Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia. Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Looking for joy: A carer for whom the future is scary, but whose smile is real Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia. Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Toughest of times: Our dementia advisers support callers and each other Alzheimer’s Society’s support line continues to provide practical advice, information and emotional support to thousands of callers. Alzheimer’s Society’s support line continues to provide practical advice, information and emotional support to thousands of callers. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Playlist for Life: Meaningful music for people with dementia Music has become even more important for many since lockdown began, and Playlist for Life continues to help people harness its power. Music has become even more important for many since lockdown began, and Playlist for Life continues to help people harness its power. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Like a daughter: ‘I know if anything came up, I can ring her’ Lily Harris, who is 76 and lives in Wales, speaks about her special relationship with Lucy Davies, one of our dementia support workers. Lily Harris, who is 76 and lives in Wales, speaks about her special relationship with Lucy Davies, one of our dementia support workers. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories A friendly voice: Helping us stay in touch with people affected by dementia After lockdown started, Tania Barella was one of many Santander UK staff to volunteer to help stay in touch with people. After lockdown started, Tania Barella was one of many Santander UK staff to volunteer to help stay in touch with people. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Q&A: John O’Doherty John O’Doherty, a 61-year old man in Greater Manchester with vascular dementia, answers our questions. John O’Doherty, a 61-year old man in Greater Manchester with vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories A special space: Creating an online tribute page to help fight dementia Michelle Pease in Basildon, Essex, tells us how setting up an online tribute page in memory of her mum, Dorothy Chambers, has helped her family. Michelle Pease in Basildon, Essex, tells us how setting up an online tribute page in memory of her mum, Dorothy Chambers, has helped her family. ... 31 July 2020