Real stories A dementia poem about my mum and care home restrictions Jane has written a heart-breaking poem about how coronavirus has affected her and her mother, who has dementia. She shares her worries about her mum's quality of life when there were visitor restrictions in place for care homes. Jane has written a heart-breaking poem about how coronavirus has affected her and her mother, who has dementia. She shares her worries about her mum's quality of life when there were visitor restrictions in place for care homes. ... 14 August 2020
Real stories Why I take part in Memory Walk: Jeanette's story After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 56 years old, Malcolm sadly passed away in 2018. His wife Jeanette remains passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society, and explains why she continues to take part in Memory Walk. ... 13 August 2020
Real stories Mum's loss of expressive and receptive language: Tracy's dementia story Tracy, a speech-language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with communication - particularly in expressive and receptive language. Tracy, a speech-language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with communication - particularly in expressive and receptive language. ... 28 July 2020
Real stories Another Cup of Tea: A son's diary about caring for his mother with dementia Martin Dewhurst’s book, 'Another Cup of Tea’, is a journal through his experiences of being a full-time carer for his mum with dementia. Martin hopes his journey of highs and lows will help others find their way to cope with the role. Martin Dewhurst’s book, 'Another Cup of Tea’, is a journal through his experiences of being a full-time carer for his mum with dementia. Martin hopes his journey of highs and lows will help others find their way to cope with the role. ... 24 July 2020
Real stories Woodworking to keep the mind active: Liz and Carl's dementia story Liz and her husband, Carl who has vascular dementia, have been in the crafting business since the late 1970s. Since Carl's early retirement at 48 years old, they now spend time together making wooden animals for their friends’ gardens. Liz and her husband, Carl who has vascular dementia, have been in the crafting business since the late 1970s. Since Carl's early retirement at 48 years old, they now spend time together making wooden animals for their friends’ gardens. ... 08 July 2020
Real stories Me, my mum and frontotemporal dementia When Jess’s mum, Janice, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Jess struggled to find more information about the disease. Having found support through Alzheimer's Society and others, she hopes her personal story about FTD can help people in her position. When Jess’s mum, Janice, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Jess struggled to find more information about the disease. Having found support through Alzheimer's Society and others, she hopes her personal story about FTD can help people in her position. ... 02 July 2020
Real stories How I moved into my husband's care home to say goodbye during coronavirus - Anne's story As coronavirus spread across the UK in February, Anne Davies was given the option to stay with her husband Allen in the care home where he lived. Knowing she wouldn’t be able to visit him otherwise, Anne moved in to be with Allen in what turned out to be his final weeks. As coronavirus spread across the UK in February, Anne Davies was given the option to stay with her husband Allen in the care home where he lived. Knowing she wouldn’t be able to visit him otherwise, Anne moved in to be with Allen in what turned out to be his final weeks. ... 25 June 2020
Real stories Kept away from care homes during coronavirus: ‘I am losing some of the “good days” left to us.’ Tony's wife, Sheila, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017 and currently lives in a care home. Following their enforced separation because of coronavirus, Tony shares how the lockdown has affected them, and a new poem. Tony's wife, Sheila, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017 and currently lives in a care home. Following their enforced separation because of coronavirus, Tony shares how the lockdown has affected them, and a new poem. ... 18 June 2020
Real stories Life during lockdown: ‘Shopping for food has been critically difficult’ Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items. Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items. ... 02 June 2020
Real stories Coronavirus restrictions in care homes: ‘Bit by bit, Mum is forgetting who I am’ Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored. Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Dealing with the loss of a loved one to early-onset dementia Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. Bethan’s mum, Sharon, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 56. Bethan reflects on how quickly her mum’s condition progressed, and her fundraising plans to help other people affected by dementia. ... 28 May 2020
Real stories Keith Oliver's lockdown dementia diary Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. ... 27 May 2020
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