Real stories Q and A: Maureen White Maureen White, a 52-year old woman with Alzheimer’s disease in Plymouth, answers our questions. Maureen White, a 52-year old woman with Alzheimer’s disease in Plymouth, answers our questions. ... 30 November 2018
Real stories Help at home: People with dementia try out daily living aids A West Sussex group test products designed to help people with dementia to remain independent and well. A West Sussex group test products designed to help people with dementia to remain independent and well. ... 30 November 2018
Real stories Ni yw’r storm: Grym rhannu llais Mae Nigel Hullah, cyn-gyfreithiwr hawliau dynol sydd bellach gyda dementia, am i bawb sydd wedi cael eu heffeithio gan y cyflwr gael dweud eu dweud. Mae Nigel Hullah, cyn-gyfreithiwr hawliau dynol sydd bellach gyda dementia, am i bawb sydd wedi cael eu heffeithio gan y cyflwr gael dweud eu dweud. ... 30 November 2018
Real stories Still Alice brings dementia-friendly theatre to venues across the UK Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. ... 22 November 2018
Real stories Spread the word We hear from a man with Alzheimer's disease using his media work to promote a positive approach to dementia. We hear from a man with Alzheimer's disease using his media work to promote a positive approach to dementia. ... 20 November 2018
Real stories Former QPR defender Don Shanks fundraising for Stan Bowles and Alzheimer's Society When football legend Stan Bowles was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his long-time friend and former QPR team mate Don Shanks knew he had to do something. When football legend Stan Bowles was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his long-time friend and former QPR team mate Don Shanks knew he had to do something. ... 09 November 2018
Real stories Mum has dementia and repeats the same questions 100 times over For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. ... 06 November 2018
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Write about your experience of dementia for our blog Writing and sharing a story about how you or a loved one has been affected by dementia can offer some relief for both writer and reader. Read more
Real stories Understanding my emotions after dad's mixed dementia diagnosis: Lucy's story After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship. After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship. ... 24 October 2018
Real stories Tag: Real stories. What’s it like to take part in research? We have created a series of five videos that follow three individuals, Gary, Eva and Martin as they undergo assessments that are common in dementia research studies. Read more
Real stories Better to share: A carer facing her fears Anima Bhuiya is doing her best to cope as her husband’s dementia progresses. They have been married for over 50 years, and Sudhir now has both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. Anima Bhuiya is doing her best to cope as her husband’s dementia progresses. They have been married for over 50 years, and Sudhir now has both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. ... 01 October 2018
Real stories Nothing to hide: Welcome support amid some difficult days Meet Elmar, a man with dementia who is benefitting from a group where he knows he's not being judged. Meet Elmar, a man with dementia who is benefitting from a group where he knows he's not being judged. ... 01 October 2018