Real stories Gift ideas: People affected by dementia try out our present list Three groups in Bristol came together and let us know what they think about a selection of gift ideas. 28 November 2019 0
Research Supporting deaf carers of people with dementia Research project: Dem - Deaf Carers. Developing a new model of carer support accessible for deaf people.
Real stories Khalid's story: 'I want to break the cultural taboo of dementia' Khalid is from a British Pakistani family in Leeds that helped to care for his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Khalid is raising awareness about the condition and tackling the cultural stigma of dementia. 18 September 2019 2
Information Losing your English: ‘Reverting’ to your mother tongue as dementia progresses Dementia can affect how well a bilingual person can communicate in their second language. Read our advice for a reader whose father is losing his English language. 03 June 2019 0
Information Colli eich Saesneg: ‘Dychwelyd’ at eich mamiaith wrth i ddementia waethygu’n raddol Pan mae dementia yn effeithio ar allu person dwyieithog i gyfathrebu yn ei ail iaith. 03 June 2019 0
Real stories Your questions answered by people affected by dementia This Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and this is what they had to say. 24 May 2019 30
Advice How to talk to somebody living with dementia Conversation can be harder for people living with dementia, and how we communicate is a vital part of living well. If you’re not sure of what to say or how to say it, read our tips for healthy communication. 22 May 2019 16
Information Communicating – other resources Details of more organisations that can provide more information and support about communication with someone with sensory impairment.
Information Tips for dementia-friendly 1-2-1 conversations and interviews Tips developed with people living with dementia, on how to conduct 1-2-1 interviews and conversations.
Research A landMARQUE study of agitation and dementia Shirley Nurock, a Research Network volunteer, shares her experience of caring for a loved one with agitation, and the latest from the MARQUE research project. 27 March 2019 0
Information ‘Don’t see dementia, see me’ – Free resource to help support people receiving care ‘This is me’ is a free leaflet that can be used to record important details about a person, such as their likes and dislikes. It helps more people with dementia receive personalised care while they are in hospital, a care home, or under the care of health and social care professionals. 18 March 2019 4
Real stories Enomwoyi’s story: ‘One hundred times, that’s how often Ma asks the same thing’ For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has been a helpful coping mechanism. 06 November 2018 18
