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Cricket helps my husband with dementia be as active and social as possible

Caroline's husband, Tony, lives with Alzheimer's. She details the impact of his diagnosis on the couple, and how cricket continues to help Tony socialise as much as he can.

Caroline's husband, Tony, lives with Alzheimer's. She details the impact of his diagnosis on the couple, and how cricket continues to help Tony socialise as much as he can.

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18 July 2023
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Cricket helps my husband with dementia feel more like himself

Penny knew that her husband, Paul, when he wasn't acting like his usual self. Now that Paul has been diagnosed with dementia, Penny describes how cricket helps to keep Paul engaged, and 'like his old self'.

Penny knew that her husband, Paul, when he wasn't acting like his usual self. Now that Paul has been diagnosed with dementia, Penny describes how cricket helps to keep Paul engaged, and 'like his old self'.

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18 July 2023
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Cricket is a lifeline for my husband with dementia

Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected.

Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected.

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18 July 2023
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South Asian communities affected by dementia deserve better support

This South Asian Heritage Month, we spoke to our Ambassador, Dr Karan Jutlla, about why people from South Asian communities aren’t getting the dementia support they need.

This South Asian Heritage Month, we spoke to our Ambassador, Dr Karan Jutlla, about why people from South Asian communities aren’t getting the dementia support they need.

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14 July 2023
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My grandfather's dementia diagnosis inspired me to start a charity

Rianna Patterson shares the story of her grandfather, Terry and how he inspired her to volunteer with Alzheimer’s Society and set up a youth-led dementia foundation. 

Rianna Patterson shares the story of her grandfather, Terry and how he inspired her to volunteer with Alzheimer’s Society and set up a youth-led dementia foundation. 

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06 July 2023
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The Feel Good Folder helps me stay active with dementia

Pete Middleton is living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and has been using the Feel Good Folder to help improve his physical activity levels.  Pete reflects on the impact the Folder has had for him, and how it can work for other people living with dementia.

Pete Middleton is living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and has been using the Feel Good Folder to help improve his physical activity levels.  Pete reflects on the impact the Folder has had for him, and how it can work for other people living with dementia.

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29 June 2023
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Tony Christie stresses the importance of music for people with dementia

As part of the third annual Thank You Day, Tony Christie has recorded the classic song ‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ for Music for Dementia.

As part of the third annual Thank You Day, Tony Christie has recorded the classic song ‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ for Music for Dementia.

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27 June 2023
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Remembering the day my husband was diagnosed with dementia

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. Having experienced this when her husband was diagnosed, Julie Blunden recounts what it felt like in the moment in this moving writing piece. 

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. Having experienced this when her husband was diagnosed, Julie Blunden recounts what it felt like in the moment in this moving writing piece. 

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09 June 2023
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How to claim Pension Credit and qualify for a free TV licence
Television licences are no longer free for all people over 75. However, if you are claiming Pension Credit and 75 or over, you will qualify for a free TV licence. Here we advise on how to find out if you are eligible for Pension Credit and how to apply Television licences are no longer free for all people over 75. However, if you are claiming Pension Credit and 75 or over, you will qualify for a free TV licence. Here we advise on how to find out if you are eligible for Pension Credit and how to apply
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05 June 2023
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From going viral on social media to campaigning in Parliament for social care reform

At the heart of our campaigns to make dementia a political priority, you’ll find people with lived experience, passionately sharing their stories to create change. People like Trevor, who we are excited and honoured to introduce as our 2023 winner of the Dementia Hero Award for Campaigns and Local Influencing. 

At the heart of our campaigns to make dementia a political priority, you’ll find people with lived experience, passionately sharing their stories to create change. People like Trevor, who we are excited and honoured to introduce as our 2023 winner of the Dementia Hero Award for Campaigns and Local Influencing. 

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25 May 2023
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Getting a dementia diagnosis helped me take back control

Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped.

Ian was diagnosed with vascular dementia after he noticed problems with his memory and went to the GP. Following a difficult journey, Ian reflects on how he's adjusted to his diagnosis, and how volunteering has helped.

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18 May 2023
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Five new innovations to support people living with dementia
Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Else London, Pobroll, Recreo VR, Cognitive books and Phylax are five new innovations we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Else London, Pobroll, Recreo VR, Cognitive books and Phylax are five new innovations we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey
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16 May 2023
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