Real stories Trekking to change the future through dementia research Jo, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, took part in a life-changing experience to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society research. Our research aims to not only find new treatments for dementia, but also improve care for everyone affected by the condition today. Jo, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, took part in a life-changing experience to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society research. Our research aims to not only find new treatments for dementia, but also improve care for everyone affected by the condition today. ... 31 July 2019
Real stories Sut ydw i nawr: Cofleidio’r annisgwyl Wedi ei llorio gan ei diagnosis o ddementia, bu’n rhaid i Margaret Willis frwydro ei hofnau cyn iddi allu ei dderbyn. Wedi ei llorio gan ei diagnosis o ddementia, bu’n rhaid i Margaret Willis frwydro ei hofnau cyn iddi allu ei dderbyn. ... 31 July 2019
Real stories Effaith enfawr: Alzheimer’s Society yn 40 Yn ein deugeinfed flwyddyn, rydym yn dathlu’r sawl sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn i bobl yn eu cymunedau sydd wedi eu heffeithio gan ddementia. Yn ein deugeinfed flwyddyn, rydym yn dathlu’r sawl sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn i bobl yn eu cymunedau sydd wedi eu heffeithio gan ddementia. ... 31 July 2019
Real stories Cycling from London to Tokyo to fundraise for dementia Both Adam and Tim's grandmothers sadly passed away with Alzheimer's disease. Here Adam shares how his special relationship with his Nan, Sheila Banks, and his love for music inspired him to undertake the challenge of a lifetime. Both Adam and Tim's grandmothers sadly passed away with Alzheimer's disease. Here Adam shares how his special relationship with his Nan, Sheila Banks, and his love for music inspired him to undertake the challenge of a lifetime. ... 29 July 2019
Real stories Difficulty with deciding to move Mum with dementia into a care home Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia. Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia. ... 23 July 2019
Real stories Mum has dementia and recognises my face but doesn't know my name Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum. Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum. ... 18 July 2019
Real stories The dementia care crisis behind closed doors We held a parliamentary photo exhibition, highlighting the human cost of the social care crisis to MPs. Here you can see some of the images and hear from the people affected by dementia who were photographed. We held a parliamentary photo exhibition, highlighting the human cost of the social care crisis to MPs. Here you can see some of the images and hear from the people affected by dementia who were photographed. ... 18 July 2019
Real stories Joy’s story: ‘The restaurant has given a voice to those of us affected by dementia’ Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes. Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes. ... 12 June 2019
Real stories Finding a job when you have Parkinson's disease and dementia Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro. ... 12 June 2019
Real stories Working at a restaurant when you have vascular dementia Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis. Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis. ... 12 June 2019
Real stories Jacqueline’s poem: Dignity in dementia Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care. Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care. ... 07 June 2019
Real stories BBC Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and problems for people with dementia Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK. Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK. ... 05 June 2019