We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia.
We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia.
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The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease.
The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease.
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Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.
Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.
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Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.
Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.
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Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.
Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.
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Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Jake is a paramedic and author who had first-hand experience of dementia from caring for his father. Jake shares how good non-verbal communication can be useful when supporting his patients with dementia while at work.
Jake is a paramedic and author who had first-hand experience of dementia from caring for his father. Jake shares how good non-verbal communication can be useful when supporting his patients with dementia while at work.
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Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion.
Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion.
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Derek cares for his wife Margaret who has Alzheimer's disease. Their experience of the care system has been difficult. Derek is now is calling for councils to do more to support people affected by dementia.
Derek cares for his wife Margaret who has Alzheimer's disease. Their experience of the care system has been difficult. Derek is now is calling for councils to do more to support people affected by dementia.
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It was devastating for Jonathan to see his mother’s decline after she was diagnosed with mixed dementia. But the fight he faced for his mother’s care was even worse. After she sadly passed away, Jonathan is calling on Government to keep its promise, and rebuild the social care system.
It was devastating for Jonathan to see his mother’s decline after she was diagnosed with mixed dementia. But the fight he faced for his mother’s care was even worse. After she sadly passed away, Jonathan is calling on Government to keep its promise, and rebuild the social care system.
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Meera’s grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 18 years ago, and mixed dementia later in life. Here she shares how the family have banded together to care for her, with the help of agency carers.
Meera’s grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 18 years ago, and mixed dementia later in life. Here she shares how the family have banded together to care for her, with the help of agency carers.
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Actor Kate Dickie’s connection to dementia was a big reason why she took part in Alzheimer’s Society’s hard-hitting Cure The Care System film. Kate shares an important message for other people affected by dementia.
Actor Kate Dickie’s connection to dementia was a big reason why she took part in Alzheimer’s Society’s hard-hitting Cure The Care System film. Kate shares an important message for other people affected by dementia.
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