Information 6 reasons why you should become a Dementia Friend Dementia Friends is the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia. Find out why you should become a Dementia Friend to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. Dementia Friends is the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia. Find out why you should become a Dementia Friend to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia. ... 27 November 2017
Real stories Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. ... 16 November 2017
Research What current research is being done for Dementia with Lewy bodies? What research are we funding into dementia with Lewy bodies? Find out in our blog series looking at rarer forms of dementia. What research are we funding into dementia with Lewy bodies? Find out in our blog series looking at rarer forms of dementia. ... 13 November 2017
Information 5 things to consider when designing websites for older people Rik Williams talks about the guidelines we use to create accessible digital services, and what to consider when designing websites for older adults. Rik Williams talks about the guidelines we use to create accessible digital services, and what to consider when designing websites for older adults. ... 09 November 2017
Research What current research is being done for Frontotemporal dementia? In the second of our blog series looking at less common types of dementia, we take a look at what research is ongoing into frontotemporal dementia. In the second of our blog series looking at less common types of dementia, we take a look at what research is ongoing into frontotemporal dementia. ... 06 November 2017
Research Research spotlight: Vascular dementia Want to know what research we’re funding into vascular dementia? Take a look at the research projects we’re currently supporting. Want to know what research we’re funding into vascular dementia? Take a look at the research projects we’re currently supporting. ... 29 October 2017
Advice Why public toilets need to be more dementia friendly Where public toilets are provided, poor design and signage are often barriers to independent use, particularly for people living with dementia. We explain why public toilets need to be more dementia friendly. Where public toilets are provided, poor design and signage are often barriers to independent use, particularly for people living with dementia. We explain why public toilets need to be more dementia friendly. ... 31 August 2017
Real stories Forget-me-not tattoos: dementia tributes from our supporters We're proud to wear the forget-me-not flower as our official logo. Read on for the stories behind three forget-me-not tattoos from our supporters. We're proud to wear the forget-me-not flower as our official logo. Read on for the stories behind three forget-me-not tattoos from our supporters. ... 22 June 2017
Real stories Dementia-friendly barber brings cheer to care home customers Barber Lenny White is supporting care home residents with haircuts, good conversation and classic songs from his portable jukebox. His business is proving a big hit in Northern Ireland, and he's now setting his sights on the rest of the UK. Barber Lenny White is supporting care home residents with haircuts, good conversation and classic songs from his portable jukebox. His business is proving a big hit in Northern Ireland, and he's now setting his sights on the rest of the UK. ... 10 June 2017
Research Dementia and autoimmune disease Find out about a new link between dementia and autoimmune disease. Find out about a new link between dementia and autoimmune disease. ... 01 June 2017
Research Diet drinks and dementia Find out about the unclear association between artificially-sweetened beverages and dementia. Find out about the unclear association between artificially-sweetened beverages and dementia. ... 01 June 2017
Real stories Applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare – Caution, requires extreme strength of character Mark's story highlights how it is people with dementia who fall between the cracks between health and care, and that NHS Continuing Healthcare - an option for so few people with dementia, for such a limited time – is another example of our broken system. Mark's story highlights how it is people with dementia who fall between the cracks between health and care, and that NHS Continuing Healthcare - an option for so few people with dementia, for such a limited time – is another example of our broken system. ... 04 May 2017
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