Real stories Grandad's dementia poem for Nan after her recent diagnosis 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'. ... 10 July 2018
Advice 4 ways to plan for the future when living with dementia Planning for the future as a person living with dementia can sometimes be difficult to think about, but it ensures your wishes are followed. Here are four things to consider when planning for your future. Planning for the future as a person living with dementia can sometimes be difficult to think about, but it ensures your wishes are followed. Here are four things to consider when planning for your future. ... 03 July 2018
Support us The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia: What is happening and what comes next This year will see a review of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia. We take a look at what has happened so far and what comes next. This year will see a review of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia. We take a look at what has happened so far and what comes next. ... 13 June 2018
Real stories Meg and Keith's experience of dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. ... 08 June 2018
Research Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for dementia Dr Joshua Stott tells us about his research into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Dr Joshua Stott tells us about his research into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). ... 01 June 2018
Real stories Pet therapy with a dementia-friendly dog Richard Dawson shares the positive effect that Orla, the dementia-friendly dog, has on his grandmother, Winifred, who lives with dementia. Richard Dawson shares the positive effect that Orla, the dementia-friendly dog, has on his grandmother, Winifred, who lives with dementia. ... 24 May 2018
Advice 5 things to do and say when a person is diagnosed with dementia Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago. Here, she shares five ways you can support people with dementia after a diagnosis. Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago. Here, she shares five ways you can support people with dementia after a diagnosis. ... 22 May 2018
Real stories Not hiding away or feeling ashamed of having dementia Pamela Roberts has dementia. She is working to make her local community in Longridge dementia-friendly to help tackle the stigma around the condition. Pamela Roberts has dementia. She is working to make her local community in Longridge dementia-friendly to help tackle the stigma around the condition. ... 21 May 2018
Real stories ‘I’m trying to cope with my father’s loss of memory': Andy's dementia story Andy is struggling to cope with his father's memory loss. On a particularly bad day, he felt compelled to write these thoughts down. Read his dementia story. Andy is struggling to cope with his father's memory loss. On a particularly bad day, he felt compelled to write these thoughts down. Read his dementia story. ... 26 April 2018
Real stories Noticing the signs and stages of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. ... 19 April 2018
Real stories Mum's eating problems got worse as her dementia progressed People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease. People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease. ... 13 April 2018
Real stories Travelling abroad on holiday with a person who has dementia Holidays can be challenging when you have a family member living with dementia. Read Katherine's story of travelling to India with her father, who has Alzheimer's disease. Holidays can be challenging when you have a family member living with dementia. Read Katherine's story of travelling to India with her father, who has Alzheimer's disease. ... 03 April 2018
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