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Real stories Breaking the cultural taboo of dementia among Pakistani communities 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. 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
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. 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
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. Pan mae dementia yn effeithio ar allu person dwyieithog i gyfathrebu yn ei ail iaith. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Your questions answered by people affected by dementia For 2019's Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and here are their answers to your dementia questions. For 2019's Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and here are their answers to your dementia questions. ... 24 May 2019
Real stories ‘Talking about my dementia makes me feel included’ - John's story John, 68, appears in our Dementia Action Week film - Kids interview people with dementia. John was diagnosed with dementia five years ago. He spoke to us about his experiences and shared some advice on talking about dementia with someone you know. John, 68, appears in our Dementia Action Week film - Kids interview people with dementia. John was diagnosed with dementia five years ago. He spoke to us about his experiences and shared some advice on talking about dementia with someone you know. ... 23 May 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Communicating and dementia – useful organisations Here are other useful organisations that can provide more information and support about good communication with a person with dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. 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. Read more
Information 'This is me': Free dementia resource to help support people receiving care ‘This is me’ is a free resource that can be used to record important details about a person with dementia, 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. ‘This is me’ is a free resource that can be used to record important details about a person with dementia, 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Helpcards to support people with memory problems or dementia Helpcards are for people with dementia or memory problems. They can make it easier for the person to get support when they’re out in the community. Read more
Real stories Mum has dementia and repeats the same questions 100 times over 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 helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. 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 helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. ... 06 November 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Write about your experience of dementia for our blog Writing and sharing a story about how you or a loved one has been affected by dementia can offer some relief for both writer and reader. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. How can dementia affect you and your relationships? Your dementia symptoms can affect your relationships in different ways including communication, feelings and behaviour, and sex and intimacy. Your relationships may also change when someone takes on a caring role. However, with the right support, it is possible to adjust to these changes. Read more