Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia while still in your 20s Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Music sessions for people with dementia in care homes and through community groups Lost Chord UK has been using music to improve the lives of people with dementia for more than 20 years. Lost Chord UK has been using music to improve the lives of people with dementia for more than 20 years. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Gentle exercises, meditation and breathing for people with dementia Qigong sessions developed with Bristol’s Chinese speaking communities are benefitting people living with dementia. Qigong sessions developed with Bristol’s Chinese speaking communities are benefitting people living with dementia. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Taking on an epic cycle challenge to help fund dementia research and find a cure Marcus Watson in Farnham, Surrey, tells us about his 1,370-mile cycling challenge, which took in Britain’s four corners while raising over £15,000. Marcus Watson in Farnham, Surrey, tells us about his 1,370-mile cycling challenge, which took in Britain’s four corners while raising over £15,000. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories A library drop-in group for people with dementia in Northern Ireland Paul and Tina Monaghan, in Omagh, set up a library group during the pandemic that’s become an important space for people to socialise and find out about local services. Paul and Tina Monaghan, in Omagh, set up a library group during the pandemic that’s become an important space for people to socialise and find out about local services. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Q&A: Annie Dow, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s Annie in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales, aged 56 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions Annie in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales, aged 56 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Q&A: Pietro Esposito is studying protein build-up to better understand Alzheimer’s Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Spotlight: Paul Reynolds, Associate Director of Commercial and Partnerships Find out more about what Paul Reynolds does at the Society. Find out more about what Paul Reynolds does at the Society. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Clothes designed to be easier to wear for people with dementia We asked people what they thought of a range of easywear clothes designed for people living with dementia. We asked people what they thought of a range of easywear clothes designed for people living with dementia. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Holi ac Ateb: Annie Dow, sy’n byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar Dyma Annie yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, de-orllewin Cymru, oed 56 ac sy’n byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. Dyma Annie yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, de-orllewin Cymru, oed 56 ac sy’n byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories From going viral on social media to campaigning in Parliament for social care reform At the heart of our campaigns to make dementia a political priority, you’ll find people with lived experience, passionately sharing their stories to create change. People like Trevor, who we are excited and honoured to introduce as our 2023 winner of the Dementia Hero Award for Campaigns and Local Influencing. At the heart of our campaigns to make dementia a political priority, you’ll find people with lived experience, passionately sharing their stories to create change. People like Trevor, who we are excited and honoured to introduce as our 2023 winner of the Dementia Hero Award for Campaigns and Local Influencing. ... 25 May 2023
Real stories Getting a dementia diagnosis helped me take back control Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped. Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped. ... 18 May 2023