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 1
News The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. 06 December 2018 39
Research TAnDem: The arts and dementia Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. 27 November 2018 0
Real stories How Still Alice is taking dementia-friendly theatre across the UK Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, the theatre adaptation of Still Alice is now showing across the UK. Learn how the play is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage. 22 November 2018 2
Information How the London Borough of Hackney is celebrating living well with dementia Yvonne Maxwell, Councillor for Hoxton West ward and Dementia Champion, shares the steps London’s Borough of Hackney is taking to become a dementia-friendly community. 09 October 2018 0
Advice Keeping active and involved - other resources Find other organisations and resources which can support people with dementia to keep active and involved.
Advice Activity ideas for people with dementia Ideas and tips for people with dementia to keep active and involved, both at home and in the community.
Information Book group: The memory activity book Readers comment on a book of practical projects to help with memory loss and dementia. 01 October 2018 0
Information More resources for people affected by dementia A selection of resources that could be helpful for people affected by dementia. 01 October 2018 0
News Julian Fellowes helps launch dementia-friendly media, arts and drama guide On Thursday 13 September professionals from across the media and arts industries came together with Oscar-winning screenwriter, author, actor and director Julian Fellowes for the launch of Alzheimer's Society’s new dementia-friendly media, arts and drama guide.
Real stories Empowering people with dementia through artistic engagement Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the communitiy. 12 September 2018 0
Research Understanding public transport from the perspective of people with dementia Through poems, photography and drawings, 'chapbooks' help to visualise what it means to live with dementia. Learn about challenges of public transport. 10 August 2018 9
