Real stories Peter's story: Christmas will be different with mum in her new care home Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. ... 15 November 2023
Real stories Anita's story: I've been making new Christmas traditions since my dementia diagnosis Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. ... 14 November 2023
Real stories Nicky's story: Christmas becomes more difficult as my husband's dementia progresses Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. ... 14 November 2023
Real stories Reminiscence therapy helped my mum with dementia return to her roots Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe. Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe. ... 24 October 2023
Real stories Timothy West shares the story of life with wife Pru after her dementia diagnosis Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. ... 17 October 2023
Real stories Watching football is a refuge for me as a carer for my mum with dementia Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia. Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia. ... 05 October 2023
Real stories Staying active in the community following a dementia diagnosis Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Talking about feelings of loss as a spouse’s dementia progresses Cordelia Galgut is frank about feeling loss as her wife’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed. Hear how she’s using her voice to create change. Cordelia Galgut is frank about feeling loss as her wife’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed. Hear how she’s using her voice to create change. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Take us seriously – getting a dementia diagnosis shouldn’t depend on where you live How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change. How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories People affected by dementia test the new Feel Good Folder People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active. People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Taking on running events to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society Melissa Young, in Newcastle upon Tyne, has raised funds for Alzheimer’s Society at every Great North Run since 2020. Melissa Young, in Newcastle upon Tyne, has raised funds for Alzheimer’s Society at every Great North Run since 2020. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Pets bringing companionship to people affected by dementia Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. ... 29 September 2023