Relationships and Family | Alzheimer's Society

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Real stories

Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus'

Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family.

09 June 2021

Real stories

‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus

Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.

08 June 2021

Research

Understanding how people from minority ethnic backgrounds can access better support

Research project: Using the self-regulatory model to explore cultural understandings of dementia and inform a culturally sensitive intervention

Real stories

My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through'

Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.

04 June 2021

Real stories

Mary’s legacy: Improving people’s understanding about dementia across generations

A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story.

01 June 2021

Real stories

Meera’s dementia story: ‘As long as Grandma keeps smiling, we know she is doing okay’

Meera’s grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 18 years ago, and mixed dementia later in life. Here she shares how the family have banded together to care for her, with the help of agency carers.

14 May 2021

Real stories

‘Bonnie is my best friend. She’s a wonderful woman who deserves the best quality care’ - exhausted during coronavirus

In March 2020, David moved in with his best friend Bonnie to take on her full-time care. With over a year gone by, the support provided to him has been minimal, leaving David to question, how best to support his friend - a decision he should not have to make.

30 April 2021

Real stories

Memory cushions help my mother-in-law remember names and faces

Danielle helps to support her mother-in-law, Sheila, who has dementia. When the family were unable to visit Sheila's care home during coronavirus, Danielle made a unique memory cushion with pictures of family members.

09 April 2021

Dementia Connect support line

‘He will always be her husband, and my Grandad’: Tom’s dementia story

Supernova's director Harry Macqueen on the film's touching depiction of dementia

'Some of my most treasured moments have been after her dementia diagnosis' - Carly's story

A dementia poem for my dad – ‘Travel in your chair’

Time for dementia programme

Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus'

‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus

Understanding how people from minority ethnic backgrounds can access better support

My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through'

Mary’s legacy: Improving people’s understanding about dementia across generations

Meera’s dementia story: ‘As long as Grandma keeps smiling, we know she is doing okay’

‘Bonnie is my best friend. She’s a wonderful woman who deserves the best quality care’ - exhausted during coronavirus

Memory cushions help my mother-in-law remember names and faces