Real stories Better support, thanks to you: Dementia Connect online People affected by dementia have helped us develop a new online tool to help others find the information and support they’re looking for. People affected by dementia have helped us develop a new online tool to help others find the information and support they’re looking for. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories Involving everyone: Bringing people together to help create a dementia-friendly community For a supporter in south Wales, becoming a Dementia Friends Champion has helped her to achieve more than she thought possible. For a supporter in south Wales, becoming a Dementia Friends Champion has helped her to achieve more than she thought possible. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories Q&A: Elin ap Hywel Elin ap Hywel, a 58-year old woman in Aberystwyth with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. Elin ap Hywel, a 58-year old woman in Aberystwyth with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories Everyone loves cake: Looking forward to another Cupcake Day A Dementia Friend in Hertfordshire is getting ready to bake a difference again for this year’s Cupcake Day. A Dementia Friend in Hertfordshire is getting ready to bake a difference again for this year’s Cupcake Day. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories Popular products: People with dementia try out items from our shop A group of people with dementia in Kent try out high-selling products from five ranges in our online shop. A group of people with dementia in Kent try out high-selling products from five ranges in our online shop. ... 01 April 2020
Real stories A dementia poem for Mother's day: 'The homecoming' Tony has enjoyed success as a poet and writer in retirement. Sadly, both his late mother and his wife Sheila were diagnosed with dementia. Tony's focus has turned to raising awareness of the condition. His poem, 'The Homecoming', is a tribute to his mother, Gladys. Tony has enjoyed success as a poet and writer in retirement. Sadly, both his late mother and his wife Sheila were diagnosed with dementia. Tony's focus has turned to raising awareness of the condition. His poem, 'The Homecoming', is a tribute to his mother, Gladys. ... 20 March 2020
Real stories Sue's story: Supporting research in care homes Sue Fortescue, who joined the Research Network in 2014, talks about the potential for our volunteers to improve the quality of lives of people with dementia living in care homes working alongside researchers. Sue Fortescue, who joined the Research Network in 2014, talks about the potential for our volunteers to improve the quality of lives of people with dementia living in care homes working alongside researchers. ... 17 March 2020
Real stories Caring for my dad with frontotemporal dementia - Rachel's story When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs. When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs. ... 25 February 2020
Real stories Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. ... 18 February 2020
Real stories Advice from a sole carer on sibling conflict over moving a parent with dementia into care As the sole carer of a relative with dementia, making the decision to move them into residential care can be a very difficult time. But extra challenges can arise when other family members question your decision and your motives. Here, a sole carer of a person with dementia shares their story. As the sole carer of a relative with dementia, making the decision to move them into residential care can be a very difficult time. But extra challenges can arise when other family members question your decision and your motives. Here, a sole carer of a person with dementia shares their story. ... 13 February 2020
Real stories It’s all of us: The true impact of dementia Gordon Lambert wants people to understand that dementia is everyone’s business. Gordon Lambert wants people to understand that dementia is everyone’s business. ... 31 January 2020
Real stories Dispelling myths: A daughter who wants others to understand After helping to support her late father, Karenza Frear knows how devasting dementia with Lewy bodies can be. After helping to support her late father, Karenza Frear knows how devasting dementia with Lewy bodies can be. ... 31 January 2020