Relationships and Family | Alzheimer's Society

‘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.

'Love in every stitch' - Danielle's memory cushions made for people with dementia

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 decided to make a unique cushion with pictures of family members.

What factors affect the attitudes of young people to dementia?

Research project: Determinants of dementia attitudes in young people

Redesigning care homes to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia

Research project: Reinventing the spatial organisation of dementia care homes: Can narrative design provide meaningful environments for dementia care home residents?

Reopening care homes safely after lockdown: How Liverpool is leading the way

Martin Farran is the Director of Adult Services and Health at Liverpool City Council, which has been committed to supporting the safe reopening of care homes. He explains why visits to care homes are so vital and what must happen as national lockdown restrictions ease.

A year of home care in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it'

One year of reduced social contact has affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 87 and living with dementia. As we mark Coronavirus Action Day, Pearl's daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the past year has greatly impacted their family.

25 February 2021

Finding Mum - Sue's 7 learnings after caring for her mother with dementia

Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to honour her mum, celebrate their relationship, and help others affected by dementia.

17 February 2021

Dealing with dementia, love and loss on Valentine's Day - Emily and Jim's story

Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how it feels to be without the one you love on Valentine's Day.

12 February 2021

Mike and Angela’s story: ‘I must be with her before it’s too late’

Mike is worried for his wife, Angela, who has Alzheimer's disease. Angela has been declining in her care home because Mike has not been allowed to care for her during coronavirus. He is calling on the Government to let him visit before it’s too late.

10 February 2021

Q&A: Jitendra Kaumar Gupta

Jitendra Kaumar Gupta, a 73-year old man in Bradford with dementia, answers our questions.

01 February 2021

Book group: Remember me? by Shobna Gulati

We read Shobna Gulati's memoir of caring for her mother, who had dementia.

01 February 2021

Booklets about sensory changes and supporting a deaf person, and new films featuring dementia

New, useful and interesting dementia resources.

01 February 2021

Caring for a person with dementia when pandemic restrictions are eased

Advice about supporting a person who has dementia as coronavirus restrictions change.

01 February 2021