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Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We take a closer look at the research behind the headlines on sleep apnoea and the risk of dementia.
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Real stories
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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Real stories
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.

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