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Barbara's story: 'As dementia took hold, my father would have good days and bad'

Barbara cared for her father, who had dementia, and experienced the challenges and stigma it can bring. Becoming a Dementia Friend was an eye-opening experience for her. Barbara was able to deal with years of guilt after learning more about the condition at the Session.

19 September 2019

Real stories

Gail's story: 'I designed an easy-to-wear blouse to give my mum some dignity'

Gail's 92 year old mum Sadie May experienced pain and discomfort when getting dressed each day. To help solve this problem, Gail made a blouse that would make dressing much easier, while maintaining her mother's modesty.

11 September 2019

News

Union warns of ‘disastrous’ black hole in social care staffing – Alzheimer’s Society comment

The social care sector in England has a "disastrous" staffing black hole, with more than 75,000 vacant roles, new research suggests

Real stories

Music sessions in dementia care: ‘It sparks memories of first loves, favourite holidays, friends and family’

Music therapy can help to manage and reduce agitation, isolation, depression and anxiety in people with dementia. Learn more about how music therapy can support a better quality of life for people living with the condition.

03 September 2019

Real stories

Alice’s story: ‘Grandad greeted me as the lady that came to clean for him’

Visiting someone with dementia in a care home can be a daunting experience. For Alice, it was important to go and see her grandad, Ronald, despite knowing how hard it would be for her.

27 August 2019

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NICE Quality Standard outlines that people with dementia should be offered activities that can help promote wellbeing

A new recommendation says people living with dementia and people involved in their care should be given the opportunity to talk about the life experiences, preferences, interests, strengths and needs of the person with a healthcare professional.

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CQC calls for improvements to oral health in care homes - Alzheimer's Society comment

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England.

Research

Improving night-time care and reducing hypnotic drug use in care homes

Research project: Improving night-time care and reducing hypnotic drug use in people with dementia living in care homes (NightCAP): A randomised factorial trial

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Jacqueline’s poem: Dignity in dementia

Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care.

07 June 2019

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Over 60 MPs support Alzheimer’s Society’s call for new £2.4bn Dementia Fund

“As a cross party group of MPs committed to improving support for people with dementia, we are calling for concerted government action to tackle the dementia care crisis.”

Dementia is 'the cruel monster that waited in the shadows' of my grandfather

Tony's story: 'We were determined dementia wouldn't drown out the music'

Laury’s story: ‘Mum became utterly lost in the fog of her own mind’

Barbara's story: 'As dementia took hold, my father would have good days and bad'

Gail's story: 'I designed an easy-to-wear blouse to give my mum some dignity'

Union warns of ‘disastrous’ black hole in social care staffing – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Music sessions in dementia care: ‘It sparks memories of first loves, favourite holidays, friends and family’

Alice’s story: ‘Grandad greeted me as the lady that came to clean for him’

NICE Quality Standard outlines that people with dementia should be offered activities that can help promote wellbeing

CQC calls for improvements to oral health in care homes - Alzheimer's Society comment

Improving night-time care and reducing hypnotic drug use in care homes

Jacqueline’s poem: Dignity in dementia

Over 60 MPs support Alzheimer’s Society’s call for new £2.4bn Dementia Fund

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