Real stories ‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks 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. ... 25 June 2021
Real stories Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum 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. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Hard lessons: Life in lockdown with dementia 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. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories Quick response: Dealing with lockdown problems for people affected by dementia 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. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Pride in Care: Promoting inclusivity and understanding Helping care providers to better support older LGBT+ people. Helping care providers to better support older LGBT+ people. ... 28 November 2019
News Tag: News. New research shows increased risk of cognitive decline in the LGBT community – Alzheimer’s Society comment 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. Read more
Real stories BBC Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and problems for people with dementia 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. ... 05 June 2019
Real stories Bang the drum: Making a difference 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. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Happier frame of mind: Better support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia 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. ... 03 June 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Encouraging inclusion with LGBT communities Bring Dementia Out was an Alzheimer's Society project to encourage dementia-awareness and inclusion in Brighton and Manchester. Read more
Real stories Life’s rich tapestry: ‘I want support, not sympathy’ 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. ... 31 January 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Finding the right care as an LGBTQ+ person with dementia As an LGBTQ+ person with dementia it's important to find the right support services and care settings for you. Read about what to look for. Read more
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