Advice Advice for dealing with how much it feels like dementia has changed a person Talking Point members’ and readers’ advice for someone whose relative or friend with dementia seems ‘like a different person’. 31 March 2022 0
Information Take part in our book group – Read Why Dementia Makes Communication Difficult by Alison Wray or Dementia Together by Pati Bielak-Smith Read either of these books about communication and dementia, and tell us what you think about them for our book group. 31 March 2022 0
Advice Supporting people with dementia during distressing news events Our advice here sets out support available from Alzheimer’s Society for people affected by dementia struggling with the news, and how you can help look after your own mental health. 11 March 2022 6
Research Supporting carers of people with both dementia and cancer Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved. 03 February 2022
Real stories Learning that you don’t need to deal with everything on your own when caring for someone with dementia It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out. 31 January 2022 8
Information Book group: An Extra Pair of Hands, by Kate Mosse We read a memoir by a best-selling novelist who found herself a carer three times in middle age. 31 January 2022 0
Advice Advice for someone worried about bending the truth to avoid unnecessary distress for a person with dementia Talking Point members’ advice for someone feeling bad about telling ‘love lies’ to a person with dementia. 31 January 2022 4
Information Dementia Connect If you need dementia support, we're here for you. We know dementia affects everyone differently. So whether you, a loved one, a friend or neighbour is affected by dementia, we're here to support you. Read more
Advice Advice for someone who fears they’re not helping enough with a relative who has dementia Talking Point members’ advice for a person who suspects they might be one of the ‘invisibles’ – not around enough to support a family member with dementia. 30 November 2021 0
Real stories ‘As carers, we must be kind to ourselves. Caring for yourself helps you to care for others’ As a carer for her gran, Steph Greaves recognises that it's easy to burn out from the responsibility. Although proud to repay a lifetime of her gran's kindness, Steph believes it is important for carers to be kind to themselves as well. 12 November 2021 11
Advice 7 ways to support a person with dementia in cold weather If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re kept safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months. 09 November 2021 24
News Carers UK’s ‘State of Caring 2021’ report – Alzheimer’s Society responds Alzheimer’s Society has commented on Carers UK’s ‘State of Caring 2021’ report. The report is a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK this year. Alzheimer’s Society estimates there are 700,000 unpaid carers of people living with dementia in the UK. Read more
