Real stories
By taking each letter of the word 'dementia', Roger describes some raw and honest emotions that have affected him and his wife, Thelly, after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2014.
Real stories
Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace.
Research
Sian Gregory, from our Will to Remember team, has a background with years of research into stem cells. Here Sian reports on some of the latest dementia research involving them.
Real stories
My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease.
Real stories
A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses.
Real stories
Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres.
Real stories
Sue’s mum Margaret is 90, she was diagnosed with vascular dementia six years ago. Here Sue discusses her current situation, caring for Margaret. She also offers her experience and advice on looking after a loved one with dementia during Christmas.
Real stories
Over the past five years, Caryl and her family's lives have changed dramatically, caring for three loved ones, each having dementia-related issues. Caryl shares her experience of caring for family members with dementia during Christmas.
News
This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke.
Real stories
Sylvie is a 16 year old student living in Scotland. She wrote a heartfelt essay, titled Forget Me Not, about her granddad's earliest signs of dementia. We have posted Sylvie's essay unedited and exactly as she sent it to us.
Research
A project, funded by Alzheimer's Society, has developed a set of tools designed to provide meaningful activity for people with advanced dementia while also involving carers.
Research
Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy.