Real stories ‘All that she was’: A Cupcake Day celebration A supporter in Northamptonshire brought Dementia Friends and Cupcake Day together last year. A supporter in Northamptonshire brought Dementia Friends and Cupcake Day together last year. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Beginning again: A message of hope Music and theatre have provided a valuable focus for Diana Smith-Harris’s positive approach since her husband’s dementia diagnosis. Music and theatre have provided a valuable focus for Diana Smith-Harris’s positive approach since her husband’s dementia diagnosis. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Join the club: Golf in Society A golf project in Lincolnshire is offering sport and social stimulation to people with dementia. A golf project in Lincolnshire is offering sport and social stimulation to people with dementia. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Not a frightening place: Embracing a new culture A hospice in Darlington has been improving its care and support for people affected by dementia. A hospice in Darlington has been improving its care and support for people affected by dementia. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Q&A: Sylvia Bouskill Sylvia Bouskill, a 74-year old woman with mixed dementia in Lancashire, answers our questions. Sylvia Bouskill, a 74-year old woman with mixed dementia in Lancashire, answers our questions. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Time and place: People with dementia try out a clock and a locator device A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Calonnau aur: Cymdeithas Alzheimer yn troi 40 oed Wrth i’r Gymdeithas nodi 40 mlynedd, rydym yn cwrdd â rhai o’r codwyr arian anhygoel sy’n gwneud ein gwaith yn bosibl. Wrth i’r Gymdeithas nodi 40 mlynedd, rydym yn cwrdd â rhai o’r codwyr arian anhygoel sy’n gwneud ein gwaith yn bosibl. ... 01 April 2019
Real stories Becoming a dementia Research Network volunteer after being a carer Robert cared for his mother, who had frontotemporal dementia, until she passed away. Here Robert shares why he's passionate about dementia research and hopes other carers will get involved with the Research Network, too. Robert cared for his mother, who had frontotemporal dementia, until she passed away. Here Robert shares why he's passionate about dementia research and hopes other carers will get involved with the Research Network, too. ... 26 March 2019
Real stories Common emotions experienced by people affected by dementia By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2014. By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2014. ... 13 March 2019
Real stories Guiding research - experiences of a Research Network Volunteer Rosemary Phillips shares her experiences as a Research Network volunteer. Rosemary Phillips shares her experiences as a Research Network volunteer. ... 08 March 2019
Real stories How to manage being a carer and working full-time Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace. Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace. ... 06 March 2019
Real stories Losing my dad to Alzheimer's disease: Sarah's story My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease. My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease. ... 26 February 2019