Real stories Dealing with mum's young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis: Neil's story A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses. A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses. ... 22 February 2019
Real stories Fond memories shared with my grandad: Amy's story Amy and her grandfather Ron share an incredible bond. Once the person caring for Amy, now her Grandad is being cared for. Here's Amy's heartwarming tribute to her biggest role model. Amy and her grandfather Ron share an incredible bond. Once the person caring for Amy, now her Grandad is being cared for. Here's Amy's heartwarming tribute to her biggest role model. ... 13 February 2019
Real stories Going to the gym and staying active when you have dementia Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres. Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres. ... 12 February 2019
Real stories The benefits of cooking with people living with dementia Enomwoyi lives with her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here, she describes cooking with Mom, keeping the experience positive and adapting her methods as the disease progresses. Enomwoyi lives with her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here, she describes cooking with Mom, keeping the experience positive and adapting her methods as the disease progresses. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Life’s rich tapestry: ‘I want support, not sympathy’ As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Time to talk: ‘Be open and tell them’ Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs. Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Better in a crisis: Less stressful ambulance call-outs The Welsh Ambulance Service is working with people affected by dementia so that it can improve their experiences. The Welsh Ambulance Service is working with people affected by dementia so that it can improve their experiences. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Love to move: Enjoying company and activities A seated gymnastics class that’s helping thinking skills, balance and co-ordination. A seated gymnastics class that’s helping thinking skills, balance and co-ordination. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Side by bedside: Supporting people with dementia in hospital A Dementia Friend in Northern Ireland talks about volunteering for Side by Side in an unusual setting. A Dementia Friend in Northern Ireland talks about volunteering for Side by Side in an unusual setting. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Q and A: Peter McArdle Peter McArdle, a 72-year old man with vascular dementia in Calderdale, answers our questions. Peter McArdle, a 72-year old man with vascular dementia in Calderdale, answers our questions. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Fighting for better: Alzheimer’s Society turns 40 As we mark 40 years of the Society, we speak to the campaigners working to end injustice for everyone affected by dementia. As we mark 40 years of the Society, we speak to the campaigners working to end injustice for everyone affected by dementia. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories I can, I will, I am: Running the London Marathon for the Dementia Revolution A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research. A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research. ... 31 January 2019