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Real stories Sharing my love of karate with people affected by young-onset dementia John Brinda, in Hertfordshire, is sharing a lifelong passion for karate with others affected by young-onset dementia. John Brinda, in Hertfordshire, is sharing a lifelong passion for karate with others affected by young-onset dementia. ... 01 December 2023
Real stories People affected by dementia test the new Feel Good Folder People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active. People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Pets bringing companionship to people affected by dementia Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. ... 29 September 2023
Information Fun seated exercises for people affected by dementia of all abilities Sit to Keep Fit sessions provide wide-ranging benefits for people affected by dementia in south-east London. Sit to Keep Fit sessions provide wide-ranging benefits for people affected by dementia in south-east London. ... 01 August 2023
Advice Can caring for a pet help a person with dementia? Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia. Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia. ... 20 April 2023
Real stories I'm determined to make sport dementia-friendly for people like me Peter, a lifelong football fan and ex-referee, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. Now an active member of the dementia community, Peter explains why he's such a passionate advocate for dementia-friendly sport. Peter, a lifelong football fan and ex-referee, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. Now an active member of the dementia community, Peter explains why he's such a passionate advocate for dementia-friendly sport. ... 04 April 2023
Advice 6 gardening tips for people affected by dementia Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try. Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try. ... 08 March 2023
News Tag: News. New research study suggests ex-rugby players twice as likely to develop dementia Alzheimer's Society responds to the results of new study that suggest ex-international rugby players are twice as likely to develop dementia. Read more
Advice Learning new things, whether you have dementia or not We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. They share their thoughts on exploring new things. We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. They share their thoughts on exploring new things. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Doing a cycling challenge to support people affected by dementia Peter Lyons in County Down shares how it felt to raise over £1,550 in a 101km cycle challenge. Peter Lyons in County Down shares how it felt to raise over £1,550 in a 101km cycle challenge. ... 26 July 2022
Advice Enjoying your local area, whether you have dementia or not We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear about making the most of where you live. We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear about making the most of where you live. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Golden Memories taps into the power of football to support people with dementia Watford Football Club’s reminiscence programme takes people with dementia on a journey through the decades and it’s become a lifeline for those involved. Watford Football Club’s reminiscence programme takes people with dementia on a journey through the decades and it’s become a lifeline for those involved. ... 31 March 2022
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