Real stories Tag: Real stories. A man with dementia who overcame his anxieties about going to support groups From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, When John Kelly first went to a group for people with memory problems, he wasn't sure he'd be able to cross the threshold. Luke Bishop hears how he now helps others overcome their anxieties. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A man whose father has dementia is taking part in a research project funded by Alzheimer’s Society From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, Luke Bishop talks to a man whose father has dementia and who decided to participate in Alzheimer's Society-funded research that is finding out about the very earliest stages of dementia. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Colin Ward answers our questions From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, Colin Ward, who has posterior cortical atrophy and Alzheimer's disease and lives in Hull, answers our questions. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A charity greeting card seller says volunteering helped her to stay connected From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, a Cards for Good Causes volunteer says that being involved helped her to keep in touch with others after her husband died. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A Memory Walk volunteer encourages others to get involved and make the most of the experience From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, find out more about what goes into volunteering at a Memory Walk event. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Angela Lambert is running a marathon for Alzheimer's Society in memory of her Grandma From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, asupporter in Lincolnshire is running this year’s London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of her grandmother. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Being in a same-sex relationship with a person with dementia Caring for someone with dementia is tough enough, and same-sex couples can face additional obstacles. Rachael shares her experiences of being a former carer, and the importance of gay relationships being accepted without prejudice. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A successful businessman who won’t let dementia tarnish his personal pride From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, meet Abdus Shahid, a business and family man who retains a strong identity. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Advice from carers if someone refuses to see the GP From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, we asked forum members for their advice if someone's father had dementia symptoms but refused to discuss them or to see the GP. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A volunteer making use of her Polish language skills and cultural knowledge From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, find out how a Polish volunteer's language skills and cultural knowledge helped her to connect with an isolated woman with dementia. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. Ellie Lynch answers our questions From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, Ellie Lynch, who has Alzheimer's disease and lives in Peterborough, answers our questions. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A film club in Canterbury for people affected by dementia From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, read about a group of people with dementia and carers in Kent who've been watching films together. Read more