Real stories Reminiscence therapy helped my mum with dementia return to her roots Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe. Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe. ... 24 October 2023
Support us Christmas gift ideas for people with dementia Not sure what to buy for somebody who is living with dementia? Read our guide to the best Christmas gifts in our online shop. Not sure what to buy for somebody who is living with dementia? Read our guide to the best Christmas gifts in our online shop. ... 24 October 2023
Real stories Timothy West shares the story of life with wife Pru after her dementia diagnosis Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. ... 17 October 2023
Real stories Watching football is a refuge for me as a carer for my mum with dementia Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia. Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia. ... 05 October 2023
Real stories Taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for dementia in memory of mum Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. ... 28 September 2023
Advice When the motivation is gone: supporting a person with dementia who has apathy Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. Sometimes a person with dementia may seem to lose interest in doing things they used to enjoy. When it goes on for a long time and interferes with daily living, this is a condition known as ‘apathy’. ... 22 September 2023
Real stories Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. ... 22 September 2023
Real stories Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s disease after 55 years of marriage Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. ... 14 September 2023
Advice Working with dementia: How the law helps and how to talk to your employer about your diagnosis Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about your dementia diagnosis. Many people living with dementia may want to continue working. Read about your rights in the workplace and how to talk to your employer about your dementia diagnosis. ... 14 September 2023
Advice Flu jabs for people affected by dementia Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it. Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it. ... 14 September 2023
Real stories How my husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia at 42 Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story. Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story. ... 31 August 2023
Advice Dementia drugs: Understanding common side effects and how they may affect the heart Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia). Drugs like cholinesterase inhibitors help manage some memory and thinking symptoms in dementia. Studies suggest that they can have some heart benefits, but some people can experience some side effects such as a slowing in heartbeat (bradycardia). ... 17 August 2023