Living with dementia magazine archive 2012

November 2012

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• Facing the dementia journey when you're living alone Read article
• The need for alternatives to handcuffs for people with dementia Read article
• Using Mexican dance danzón with dementia residents in care homes Read article
• Eye care tests at home for people with dementia Read article
• Researching rarer forms of dementia Read article
• Dealing with embarrassing situations in public with people with dementia Read article
• Alzheimer's Society's Memory Walks 2012 Read article
• Alzheimer's Society working with the Department of Health to raise dementia awareness Read article
• Alzheimer's Society's work on the early diagnosis campaign Read article

October 2012

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• Rebuilding an active life after dementia diagnosis Read article
• Drawing on experience to raise dementia awareness through art Read article
• Informal groups run by people living with dementia Read article
• Addressing home safety so people with dementia can stay at home Read article
• Testing the safety and effectiveness of new dementia drugs Read article
• Books and DVDs Read article
• Working with other organisations to improve life with dementia Read article
• Educating people about what it's like to live with dementia Read article
• Campaign for a better world for people with dementia Read article
• Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for Alzheimer's Society Read article
• Ruth Langsford urges people to donate to Old Jewellery Appeal Read article

August/September 2012

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• Rediscovering sporting memories through reminiscence Read article
• Working on the Dementia Friendly Communities Champion Group Read article
• A more personal approach to respite dementia care Read article
• A care home forging links with its local community Read article
• Confusion over NHS funding eligibility for dementia care Read article
• Research into the impact of stress on dementia Read article
• Sharing learning at this year's Alzheimer's University Read article
• The Dementia Community Roadshow's achievements and plans Read article
• Raising money through the Gold Challenge Read article
  

July 2012

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• Changing the everyday to create dementia friendly communities Read article
• Deciding whether to get tested for an Alzheimer's gene Read article
• Online dementia training for GPs and practice nurses Read article
• Assistive technology for people who forget where they are Read article
• Planning the countdown to Memory Walk 2012 Read article
• Tea for all during Dementia Awareness Week 2012 Read article
• Dementia Action Alliance's work and future plans Read article
• FITS training rolled out for care home staff Read article
• Society awards recognise staff who go above and beyond Read article

June 2012

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• Attending a peer support group for people with dementia Read article
• Caring for a daughter with Down's syndrome and dementia Read article
• Angela Rippon talks about dementia friendly communities Read article
• Working as a Press office volunteer Read article
• Leaving a legacy in your Will Read article
• Holidays for people with dementia and carers Read article
• Your questions on relationships and dementia Read article
• Exercise and dementia Read article
• Books and DVDs Read article
• Join a local Alzheimer's Society campaign group Read article

May 2012

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• Living alone when your loved one is in a care home Read article
• Developing Alzheimer's Society's local services Read article
• Gardens for people with dementia Read article
• Creating services for Deaf people with dementia Read article

April 2012

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• Sharing the Alzheimer's disease experience Read article
• Keeping a dementia journal Read article
• Showing dementia through film Read article
• Delivering on dementia strategy Read  article
• Accessing social care for people with dementia Read article
• The continuing benefit of Alzheimer's drugs Read article

March 2012

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• Fighting Stigma Read article
• Global views Read article
• Reading for pleasure Read article
• Real involvement Read article

February 2012

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• Writing to keep well Read article
• Striving for a diagnosis Read article
• The right prescription Read article
• A vital organ for future research Read article

December 2011/January 2012

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• A difficult decision Read article
• Remembering lost loved ones Read article
• Better at home Read article
• B is for...prevention Read article