For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks.
For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks.
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Christmas means many things to many people - from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are eight ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas.
Christmas means many things to many people - from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are eight ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas.
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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.
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Anita Goundry lives in Durham and was diagnosed with mixed dementia aged 50. She shares her experience and how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed.
Anita Goundry lives in Durham and was diagnosed with mixed dementia aged 50. She shares her experience and how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed.
Movement expert Dr Ríona McArdle and former carer, Lyn Rogers, explain why dementia can make moving around more difficult, and share ideas for supporting you to keep moving well.
Movement expert Dr Ríona McArdle and former carer, Lyn Rogers, explain why dementia can make moving around more difficult, and share ideas for supporting you to keep moving well.
Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia.
Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia.
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Pete lives with early-onset dementia and is a passionate contributor to Alzheimer’s Society’s activities. His experiences help shape our work through regular involvement in national and local activities.
Pete lives with early-onset dementia and is a passionate contributor to Alzheimer’s Society’s activities. His experiences help shape our work through regular involvement in national and local activities.
Learn about how Heather O'Neil used online tools to keep her mum active and happy.
Learn about how Heather O'Neil used online tools to keep her mum active and happy.
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