Real stories Creating a moment We speak to a South Wales volunteer and activist who is committed to supporting people with dementia. We speak to a South Wales volunteer and activist who is committed to supporting people with dementia. ... 01 February 2018
Real stories Wendy Mitchell’s book about dementia: ‘Somebody I used to know’ Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014, aged 58. Here she shares exclusive excerpts from her book about dementia 'Somebody I used to know' and the conversation she had with work colleagues about her dementia diagnosis. Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014, aged 58. Here she shares exclusive excerpts from her book about dementia 'Somebody I used to know' and the conversation she had with work colleagues about her dementia diagnosis. ... 31 January 2018
Real stories Tracey’s story: ‘Caring for a person with dementia can be all-consuming’ When Tracey Clayton’s aunt was diagnosed with dementia she went through stages of denial and confusion. Now, she explains what she learned along the way. When Tracey Clayton’s aunt was diagnosed with dementia she went through stages of denial and confusion. Now, she explains what she learned along the way. ... 05 December 2017
Real stories Anything is possible We hear from a woman who is defying expectations following her dementia diagnosis. We hear from a woman who is defying expectations following her dementia diagnosis. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Good elfish fun We hear from a Community Fundraiser in Newcastle about the joys of planning and taking part in Elf Day. We hear from a Community Fundraiser in Newcastle about the joys of planning and taking part in Elf Day. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Q and A: Peter Lyttle Peter Lyttle, who has vascular dementia, answers our questions. Peter Lyttle, who has vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Step into the light We hear from a carer who wants to reach out to LGBT people who have been affected by dementia. We hear from a carer who wants to reach out to LGBT people who have been affected by dementia. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Our memories We visit a dementia cafe drawing on South Asian experiences. We visit a dementia cafe drawing on South Asian experiences. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Fun and games People with dementia give their thoughts on a range of games and indoor activities. People with dementia give their thoughts on a range of games and indoor activities. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Change the everyday Read how people with dementia in Derbyshire are inspiring change in their communities. Read how people with dementia in Derbyshire are inspiring change in their communities. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. ... 16 November 2017
Real stories Partners in paint We visit an art project that's bringing people with dementia and schoolchildren together. We visit an art project that's bringing people with dementia and schoolchildren together. ... 01 October 2017