Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
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After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.
After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.
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Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.
Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.
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As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers.
As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers.
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New research presented today (Sunday 14th July) at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles found higher rates of subjective cognitive decline among lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT) people compared to their cisgender heterosexual counterparts.
Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK.
Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK.
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After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a TV series and being an ambassador for Dementia Revolution.
After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a TV series and being an ambassador for Dementia Revolution.
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A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia.
A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia.
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As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle.
As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle.
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