Real stories Coronavirus restrictions in care homes: ‘Bit by bit, Mum is forgetting who I am’ Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored. Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories You’re not alone: Keeping in touch and having a say, despite dementia and coronavirus Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice. Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Platform for change: Standing up for people affected by dementia Inspired by her father, Nimisha Sharma has been sharing her family’s story to raise the profile of dementia. Inspired by her father, Nimisha Sharma has been sharing her family’s story to raise the profile of dementia. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Now more than ever: We are still here for you Coronavirus means that people affected by dementia need Alzheimer’s Society even more than before. Coronavirus means that people affected by dementia need Alzheimer’s Society even more than before. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Wild for nature: People affected by dementia invited to join ‘random acts of wildness’ A nature challenge is encouraging ‘random acts of wildness’, even adapting to coronavirus restrictions. A nature challenge is encouraging ‘random acts of wildness’, even adapting to coronavirus restrictions. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Quick response: Dealing with lockdown problems for people affected by dementia As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers. As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Champions step up: Dementia Friends respond to coronavirus A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support. A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Q&A: Sheila Colbeck Sheila Colbeck, a 90-year old woman in Hampshire with vascular dementia, answers our questions. Sheila Colbeck, a 90-year old woman in Hampshire with vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Every step counts: Memory Walk is a great opportunity to support each other A supporter in Nottingham is taking part in Memory Walk again this year having seen the impact of dementia on her own family. A supporter in Nottingham is taking part in Memory Walk again this year having seen the impact of dementia on her own family. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Dealing with the loss of a loved one to early-onset dementia Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. ... 28 May 2020
Real stories Keith Oliver's lockdown dementia diary Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. ... 27 May 2020
Real stories Reflecting on separation during lockdown: 'It's the longest time that I haven’t seen my dad’ Nicola loves to spend time with her dad, Colin, who has vascular dementia. But despite keeping in touch with video calls during coronavirus, Nicola is longing to hug her beloved dad again. Nicola loves to spend time with her dad, Colin, who has vascular dementia. But despite keeping in touch with video calls during coronavirus, Nicola is longing to hug her beloved dad again. ... 22 May 2020