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News Holby City’s dementia storyline shows the complex emotions after a diagnosis Alzheimer’s Society has supported BBC’s Holby City on a dementia storyline featuring much-loved character, Carole Copeland. Alzheimer’s Society has supported BBC’s Holby City on a dementia storyline featuring much-loved character, Carole Copeland. ... 15 November 2021
Real stories Lack of professional support made getting my dementia diagnosis more difficult For Steve, getting his diagnosis of young-onset dementia wasn't easy. After being let down by a doctor, he describes how a documentary encouraged him to finally go back and push for a diagnosis. Now, Steve advises anyone worried about themselves or a loved one to do the same. For Steve, getting his diagnosis of young-onset dementia wasn't easy. After being let down by a doctor, he describes how a documentary encouraged him to finally go back and push for a diagnosis. Now, Steve advises anyone worried about themselves or a loved one to do the same. ... 24 September 2021
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Increasing access to a dementia diagnosis Alzheimer’s Society’s reports on dementia diagnosis identify and address the challenges faced by people accessing a dementia diagnosis. Read more
Real stories The tipping point for my wife needing a diagnosis of dementia Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. ... 31 August 2021
News Tag: News. New research gives insight into addressing diversity in Alzheimer's clinical trials - Alzheimer's Society comments New research presented today (Thursday 29th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, showed that a significant hurdle in Alzheimer’s disease research is the recruitment of traditionally underrepresented groups in clinical trials. Read more
News Tag: News. Dementia diagnosis rates drop during pandemic A UCL study publishing on Friday 18 May, has shown that during the pandemic, fewer dementia diagnoses have been made compared to previous years. Read more
Real stories ‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. ... 08 June 2021
Real stories ‘Early diagnosis is part of the reason why I am able to have such a rich and full life’- Sylvia's story Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis. Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis. ... 10 May 2021
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Understanding denial and lack of insight When a person is diagnosed with dementia they may not understand or accept their diagnosis. This may be because the person is in denial, or because they have what is known as ‘lack of insight’. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. When family, friends or carers are in denial about dementia Friends or family members, including those who are caring for the person, can also be in denial and find a dementia diagnosis difficult to accept. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Support and care when a person won't accept their dementia diagnosis Trying to get help and support can be difficult when someone doesn’t understand or acknowledge that they have dementia. But support and care at home can help a person to stay independent for longer and to live well with dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What is the difference between denial and lack of insight? Denial and lack of insight are different. They can both cause a person with dementia not to understand or accept their diagnosis. Read more
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