Dementia together magazine

Helen Rimell turned her experiences of caring for her late mum, who had young-onset vascular dementia, into a valuable photographic legacy.

Dealing with dementia can be lonely, so our Companionship service offers comfort and company to people with the condition and their families.

People who had gone through a diagnosis themselves were instrumental in helping us update the Society’s dementia guide.

Mary-Joy Albutt says dementia training for care staff is vital, but it needs to be supported by working culture and conditions.

By involving people from all communities, the CARE Network study is finding out how dementia awareness and needs vary so that people can get better support.

Since his dementia and Parkinson’s diagnoses, Ray Middleton, in the West Midlands, has continued to learn and is about to start studying for a master’s degree.

Julie Kerr, in County Antrim, says that staying connected helped her turn her life around after her diagnosis and wants to encourage others to reach out.

Sue Noakes, in West Sussex, shares her thoughts about life before her dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.