Information Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. ... 03 December 2018
Research TAnDem: The arts and dementia Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. ... 27 November 2018
Real stories Still Alice brings dementia-friendly theatre to venues across the UK Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. ... 22 November 2018
Real stories Former QPR defender Don Shanks fundraising for Stan Bowles and Alzheimer's Society When football legend Stan Bowles was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his long-time friend and former QPR team mate Don Shanks knew he had to do something. When football legend Stan Bowles was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his long-time friend and former QPR team mate Don Shanks knew he had to do something. ... 09 November 2018
Real stories Mum has dementia and repeats the same questions 100 times over For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. ... 06 November 2018
Real stories Understanding my emotions after dad's mixed dementia diagnosis: Lucy's story After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship. After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship. ... 24 October 2018
Advice Dealing with embarrassing situations in public with people with dementia Difficulties in everyday public situations can be distressing and embarrassing for people with dementia and carers. Helpline Supervisor Alex Clay points us in the right direction to find solutions. Difficulties in everyday public situations can be distressing and embarrassing for people with dementia and carers. Helpline Supervisor Alex Clay points us in the right direction to find solutions. ... 22 October 2018
Information Knitters needed to unite against dementia and make Dementia Cannula Sleeves Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. ... 17 October 2018
Information Dementia-friendly golf sessions bring fun to the ‘fore’ Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visits a group of golfers with dementia. He shares why golf is important for the primary carers, too. Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visits a group of golfers with dementia. He shares why golf is important for the primary carers, too. ... 03 October 2018
Advice How to spot (and challenge) negative language about dementia in the media The media has a big role to play in shaping how society thinks about dementia. Find out you can help challenge negative language and harmful stereotypes about dementia in the media. The media has a big role to play in shaping how society thinks about dementia. Find out you can help challenge negative language and harmful stereotypes about dementia in the media. ... 14 September 2018
Information Arts therapy for people with dementia through poetry and creativity Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more. ... 12 September 2018
Research Caring for carers: Carer quality of life Read about Alzheimer's Society-funded research that provides a new way to understand the needs of carers and improve their quality of life. Read about Alzheimer's Society-funded research that provides a new way to understand the needs of carers and improve their quality of life. ... 01 September 2018
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