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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia.
We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia.
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Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness.
Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness.
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Since Hollie's nan was diagnosed with dementia, it's been a time of adjustment for all the family. Read her story and a poem from her grandad, Phil, which she describes as 'bittersweet'.
Since Hollie's nan was diagnosed with dementia, it's been a time of adjustment for all the family. Read her story and a poem from her grandad, Phil, which she describes as 'bittersweet'.
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