If a person with dementia asks a difficult question or starts talking about a confabulated (invented) memory, it can be hard to reply truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice to understand their behaviour and decide when it might be better to lie or not tell them the whole truth.
If a person with dementia asks a difficult question or starts talking about a confabulated (invented) memory, it can be hard to reply truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice to understand their behaviour and decide when it might be better to lie or not tell them the whole truth.
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Earlier this year, Caroline shared her story about her husband Mark who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 42. While Mark is now in a home full time, Caroline is hoping the family can bring him home for Christmas this year.
Earlier this year, Caroline shared her story about her husband Mark who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 42. While Mark is now in a home full time, Caroline is hoping the family can bring him home for Christmas this year.
In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia.
In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia.
Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser.
Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser.
Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society.
Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society.
Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.
Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.
Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.
Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.
Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe.
Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe.
Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia.
Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia.
Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together.
Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together.
Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story.
Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story.
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