Real stories Taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for dementia in memory of mum Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. ... 28 September 2023
Real stories Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. ... 22 September 2023
Real stories Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s disease after 55 years of marriage Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. ... 14 September 2023
Real stories How my husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia at 42 Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story. Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story. ... 31 August 2023
Real stories I complete 5km every day to raise money for dementia in memory of dad Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support. Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support. ... 09 August 2023
Real stories Adapting to a new family life after a dementia diagnosis Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Looking back on the challenges of caring for someone with dementia Kash Khunkhuna recalls how she and her family supported her late father-in-law. Kash Khunkhuna recalls how she and her family supported her late father-in-law. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories People with dementia tell us how to talk to them We hear what people with dementia want others to understand when communicating with them. We hear what people with dementia want others to understand when communicating with them. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Meet Dementia together magazine’s co-production panel A panel of people affected by dementia co-produced a special issue of our magazine with us. A panel of people affected by dementia co-produced a special issue of our magazine with us. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Creative showcase for people living with dementia We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Why I want to take part in Memory Walk this autumn Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad. Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Awaiting a 10-year dementia plan for England Dementia doesn’t wait for ‘due course’ – Nigel Hullah says people living with dementia deserve better. Dementia doesn’t wait for ‘due course’ – Nigel Hullah says people living with dementia deserve better. ... 01 August 2023