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Information Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive Snuggle Elf to give as a seasonal toy. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive Snuggle Elf to give as a seasonal toy. ... 12 November 2025
Advice How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who feel anxious or restless. Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who feel anxious or restless. ... 01 November 2025
Real stories 5 creative activities to help people living with dementia When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved. When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved. ... 29 October 2025
Real stories 5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia 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. ... 11 September 2025
Real stories My dad’s dementia journey inspired us to create gifts for others Sharon Daltrey from Kent wants other people to benefit from the creative ways she found to connect with her late father. Sharon Daltrey from Kent wants other people to benefit from the creative ways she found to connect with her late father. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories Using interactive light technology to involve and stimulate people with dementia We hear all about a project to develop and test new interactive games for people with dementia. We hear all about a project to develop and test new interactive games for people with dementia. ... 29 November 2024
Information Design a Christmas card for Alzheimer’s Society’s 2025 range Our competition offers a chance for you to see your square design on one of our 2025 Christmas cards. Our competition offers a chance for you to see your square design on one of our 2025 Christmas cards. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories Caring for my Nan with dementia inspired me to change my career After caring for her nan, Emma Hutchin in Solihull left her job in teaching for a new career supporting people with dementia. After caring for her nan, Emma Hutchin in Solihull left her job in teaching for a new career supporting people with dementia. ... 29 November 2024
Advice Advice on what to do if a person with dementia won’t stop eating A person’s eating or drinking habits may change if they have dementia. What can you do to help them to stay well? A person’s eating or drinking habits may change if they have dementia. What can you do to help them to stay well? ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Helping others after a dementia diagnosis Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia. Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia. ... 01 June 2023
Advice Enjoying DIY and home improvements, whether you have dementia or not We hear how people benefit from DIY and improving their home. We hear how people benefit from DIY and improving their home. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Keeping busy and living well after a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia Warren Berman, who has frontotemporal dementia, is no stranger to a challenge. Warren Berman, who has frontotemporal dementia, is no stranger to a challenge. ... 28 March 2023
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