Real stories Tag: Real stories. A researcher's journey From the winter 2017 issue of Care and Cure magazine, read about a researcher's work in trying to develop a blood test for dementia. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Making sure that a younger person with dementia can access activities that suit them From the February 2015 issue of our magazine, it can be hard to find suitable activities for someone with dementia. Fiona Madden speaks to a woman who filled a gap in her mother's services by starting her own. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Participating in research can be a rewarding experience for people affected by dementia From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, participating in research can provide a way to make a difference to others as well as possibly benefitting from a new treatment. Fiona Madden hears about a former carer's experiences. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Experiencing dementia both as a carer and as a person with a diagnosis From the February 2015 issue of our magazine, people may experience dementia from more than one perspective. Fiona Madden speaks to a man who was diagnosed after already caring for his mother and stepfather. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Using your own experience of dementia to support others who have been recently diagnosed From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, discussing dementia can be an important aspect of coming to terms with a recent diagnosis. Fiona Madden meets a woman who now helps other people adjust to life with dementia. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Media volunteers help public awareness by sharing their stories From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, while our celebrity ambassadors give fantastic support and a well-known face to the work of Alzheimer's Society, local people's stories can really help to keep dementia in the public eye. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A dance programme set up by a physiotherapist brings people with dementia together From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, dancing, great for fitness and feeling good, can also benefit people with dementia. Heather Stephen found out about a dance programme that is bringing people together in Cumbria. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. People with dementia sharing their experiences through visits to local schools From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, people with dementia in Sussex are raising awareness among young people in their community. Andrew Bence shared in an enriching visit to a local secondary school. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. How confusion or distress may be caused when the appearance of a pill changes without warning From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, a different looking dementia medication can cause confusion even though it has the right active ingredient. Fiona Madden speaks to a carer whose husband insists on a specific brand. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Through Dementia Friends more people are learning about dementia and how they can help From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, over 1 million people have been learning more about dementia and how they can make a difference. Danny Ratnaike asks Dementia Friends and Dementia Friends Championsabout their experiences. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Using the experience of being diagnosed to help build dementia-friendly communities From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, getting a timely diagnosis of dementia can make a big difference. Fiona Madden talks to a man who is now heavily involved in building dementia-friendly communities. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A struggle to make sure that a person with dementia in hospital is able to see From the April 2015 issue of our magazine, hospital can be a confusing place, more so if a person with dementia cannot see. Fiona Madden hears how a daughter struggled to replace her father's broken glasses while in hospital. Read more