Real stories ‘Making a new language’: How music and culture can widen the conversation on dementia Ronald Amanze has often felt culturally misunderstood when receiving dementia support. Inspired by Black history and the reggae music that shaped his early years, Ronald explains how culture can be a special tool to get people talking about dementia. 08 October 2020 4
Real stories Calm, joy and laughter: Reaching out from isolation Ronald Ferguson, who has vascular dementia and lives in Luton, told us how video calls have been helping and inspiring him. 30 September 2020 1
Real stories Online champion: Dementia Friends is adapting and growing Louise Rigglesford, a Dementia Friends Champion in West Sussex, shares how she’s taken her Dementia Friends sessions online. 30 September 2020 0
Information Watch out for: Films and more Two exciting new films that feature dementia, plus opportunities to share your stories through Innovations in Dementia. 30 September 2020 0
News The Roads Not Taken: A film depicting a day in the life of a father with frontotemporal dementia Sally Potter, the director of The Roads Not Taken, shares the inspiration behind her latest film. Sally hopes people affected by dementia will recognise the experiences portrayed, and the film will help to challenge assumptions about the condition. 11 September 2020 6
Advice Activity ideas: Quizzing Ideas for a person with dementia to continue to enjoy taking part in quizzes as their condition progresses. 31 July 2020 0
Information At home and online: Ideas for people affected by dementia during lockdown Ideas to help remain active and well while we need to stay at home. 01 June 2020 0
Advice Activity ideas: Books and stories Ideas for continuing to enjoy books and stories as dementia progresses. 01 April 2020 0
Information Film and TV adaptations of books about dementia We look at books portraying dementia that have been translated onto big and small screens. 31 January 2020 0
Advice Activity ideas: Creating pictures Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy painting, drawing or taking photographs. 28 November 2019 0
Real stories ‘I wanted my art to say, ‘I see you now, Nana. I hear you now.’ - How art reconnected Aneae to her grandmother When she was younger, Aneae didn’t know much about Alzheimer's disease and was scared to see her grandmother’s condition progressing. Now she has a new understanding and wants to make amends with her dementia-inspired artwork dedicated to her Nana. 19 November 2019 3
Real stories Emma's story: 'I didn't know the harsh reality of the disease' Emma cared deeply for her grandfather, Roy, who had dementia. To help support Alzheimer's Society, Emma organises fundraising balls with her family and donates money from the sale of her paintings. 05 April 2019 2
