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Real stories Jim's story: 'I made figurines of family members to help Joan with her memory' Jim Pearson from Swinton in Manchester was married to his wife Joan for over 60 years. He cared for her at home for eight years while she was living with dementia. During that period, he came up with a way that would enhance their precious time together. 10 December 2019 22
Information Enter our competitions Dementia together magazine has great competition and giveaway prizes in every issue. See what’s up for grabs in this issue and enter online. 28 November 2019 7
Information Book group: The longest farewell by Nula Suchet Readers share their views about a real-life story of losing a partner to dementia, but also of finding unexpected love through the experience. 28 November 2019 0
Advice Your answers: Lack of understanding Members of our online community, Dementia Talking Point, share advice about dealing with other people’s lack of understanding. 28 November 2019 0
Information Take part in our book group: Read Toffee by Sarah Crossan Let us know what you think about this book for our next book group article. 28 November 2019 0
Real stories ‘I wanted my art to say, ‘I see you now, Nana. I hear you now.’ - How art reconnected Aneae to her grandmother When she was younger, Aneae didn’t know much about Alzheimer's disease and was scared to see her grandmother’s condition progressing. Now she has a new understanding and wants to make amends with her dementia-inspired artwork dedicated to her Nana. 19 November 2019 3
Real stories ‘It’s like someone has changed the lightbulb for a much brighter one’: When Nana met my baby boy Just a few months after the birth of Lydia’s son Lincoln, her Nana Berenice was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Despite the initial shock, Lydia is happy to see Nana and Lincoln share precious moments together. 05 November 2019 5
Real stories ‘It stops me from being me’: Mum spent her life helping others, but now she has dementia it’s our help she needs Since moving to London from Guyana in the 60s, Beverly ‘Kim’ Jones has looked after others. She raised four children, cooked for her community and cared for her mother in her final years. Kim is now living with dementia but, as her daughter Shontell explains, she is still at her happiest when helping other people. 30 October 2019 2
Real stories Applying for a blue badge: ‘Sometimes Ma’s hidden talents are not quite so appreciated’ As dementia progresses, Enomwoyi is delighted to see her mother retain her mental maths abilities. But ‘hidden talents’ like these can sometimes come with consequences, as she finds out when their blue badge application is rejected. 23 October 2019 2
Real stories 'This damn thing that makes me forget' - telling my family about my dementia diagnosis Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. 18 October 2019 0
Real stories Diary of a daughter who cared for her mother with dementia Prue's mother Agnes, who had dementia, passed away on 31 December 1989. During the time she was caring for her mother, Prue kept a diary that she still looks at occasionally. Here we share an excerpt. 14 October 2019 1
Real stories Dementia is 'the cruel monster that waited in the shadows' of my grandfather 15 year old Mia Dale based her GCSE creative writing piece on her grandfather, Derek Curley. He passed away from Alzheimer's disease recently, aged 88, having lived with dementia for five years. We are pleased to share Mia's piece here unedited. 09 October 2019 7
