Real stories Dad's dementia doesn't stop him from enjoying football matches Peter is a life-long Aston Villa fan, a team that his daughter Laura is also passionate about. Since Peter's dementia diagnosis in 2020, the football club have helped to make sure he can still attend matches with additional support. Peter is a life-long Aston Villa fan, a team that his daughter Laura is also passionate about. Since Peter's dementia diagnosis in 2020, the football club have helped to make sure he can still attend matches with additional support. ... 27 July 2022
Real stories Football helps my mum with dementia feel part of a community Joanna's mum, Sue, has Frontotemporal dementia. She's also a huge Swansea City fan. Joanna explains how football continues to help Sue feel part of a community, even after her diagnosis. Joanna's mum, Sue, has Frontotemporal dementia. She's also a huge Swansea City fan. Joanna explains how football continues to help Sue feel part of a community, even after her diagnosis. ... 25 July 2022
Real stories Caring for my mum with dementia will strengthen my relationship with my own child Lara's mum, Sandee, has dementia. As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family, through a moving account of their journey. Lara's mum, Sandee, has dementia. As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family, through a moving account of their journey. ... 19 July 2022
Real stories My husband with dementia inspires me to help make football more accessible Football was Stan's greatest love. Now that he has dementia, his wife Candy is inspired to help in any way she can to make football more accessible for people with dementia. Football was Stan's greatest love. Now that he has dementia, his wife Candy is inspired to help in any way she can to make football more accessible for people with dementia. ... 15 July 2022
Real stories Caring for my father-in-law with dementia left us exhausted and overwhelmed Chris’s father-in-law, Rodger, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. As his condition progresses, Chris and his wife Irene have felt dementia dominating their lives. He hopes that sharing their experiences can create positive change. Chris’s father-in-law, Rodger, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. As his condition progresses, Chris and his wife Irene have felt dementia dominating their lives. He hopes that sharing their experiences can create positive change. ... 08 July 2022
Real stories My dad’s dementia diagnosis is a shock for our family In this story, an anonymous writer talks about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. She shares fond memories of her dad who is 'always dancing' and talks about her struggles dealing with his diagnosis. In this story, an anonymous writer talks about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. She shares fond memories of her dad who is 'always dancing' and talks about her struggles dealing with his diagnosis. ... 30 June 2022
Real stories 'Nobody should face dementia alone' – why we need to invest in support after a diagnosis As a Consultant Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Liz knows the problems that people can face accessing dementia support. She explains why the Government must focus on the support after a dementia diagnosis, not just receiving one. As a Consultant Occupational Therapist in the NHS, Liz knows the problems that people can face accessing dementia support. She explains why the Government must focus on the support after a dementia diagnosis, not just receiving one. ... 29 June 2022
Real stories Brenda and Jo's story: 'What I miss most are the memories' Jo and Brenda have been a couple for over thirty years, living together in West London. Two years ago, Brenda was diagnosed with dementia but Jo spotted signs well before when Brenda wasn’t her usual self. Here, Jo shares their experiences. Jo and Brenda have been a couple for over thirty years, living together in West London. Two years ago, Brenda was diagnosed with dementia but Jo spotted signs well before when Brenda wasn’t her usual self. Here, Jo shares their experiences. ... 21 June 2022
Real stories Nanny had memory problems after a mini stroke Hannah's Nanny, Kathy, was living independently until a series of mini strokes meant she needed extra care. Following a dementia diagnosis, Kathy is now living a happy and healthy life at her care home where her Hannah and her family can regularly stay in touch. Hannah's Nanny, Kathy, was living independently until a series of mini strokes meant she needed extra care. Following a dementia diagnosis, Kathy is now living a happy and healthy life at her care home where her Hannah and her family can regularly stay in touch. ... 10 June 2022
Real stories My dad inspires my music that fundraises for dementia research Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. ... 06 June 2022
Real stories Growing tomatoes with people living with dementia in care homes A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. ... 31 May 2022
Real stories My homemade fidget cushion inspired by my granny's dementia Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past. Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past. ... 27 May 2022
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