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News Tag: 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
Information Book group: Love and Care, by Shaun Deeney We read journalist Shaun Deeney’s book Love and Care, a memoir about caring for his mother after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia. We read journalist Shaun Deeney’s book Love and Care, a memoir about caring for his mother after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia. ... 30 September 2021
Advice Advice for people with dementia struggling to follow rules and signs in public places People’s expectations and rules about social distancing vary between places and change over time. Read advice from members of our online community. People’s expectations and rules about social distancing vary between places and change over time. Read advice from members of our online community. ... 30 September 2021
Information Tag: Information. Behaviour that challenges - looking after yourself Read about how to maintain your own wellbeing when supporting a person with dementia with behaviour that challenges. Read more
Real stories Despite the challenges of mixed dementia, this couple’s constant is their mutual warmth Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love. Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Researching support to help people with dementia live at home for longer Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. ... 30 July 2021
Information Book group: Dementia Essentials, by Jan Hall Our readers discuss Jan Hall’s ‘Dementia Essentials’, which is based on Jan’s personal experiences as a carer. The book is a guide for people supporting a relative or friend who has dementia. Our readers discuss Jan Hall’s ‘Dementia Essentials’, which is based on Jan’s personal experiences as a carer. The book is a guide for people supporting a relative or friend who has dementia. ... 30 July 2021
Advice The ‘perfect carer’: Is it even a thing? Some people can feel guilty when trying to act as the ‘perfect carer’ for somebody living with dementia. But is perfection even possible? Read advice from members of our online community. Some people can feel guilty when trying to act as the ‘perfect carer’ for somebody living with dementia. But is perfection even possible? Read advice from members of our online community. ... 30 July 2021
News Tag: News. ADASS Spring Survey 2021 Report - Alzheimer's Society responds The report says almost 75,000 disabled people, older people and carers are waiting for help with their care and support Read more
Information Tag: Information. Carer Information and Support Programme Read about our Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP), providing support and relevant information in a group environment. Read more
Real stories Meet the researcher: Laura Ashley Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. ... 01 June 2021
Advice Coping with changes: As dementia develops and especially after lockdown Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months. Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months. ... 01 June 2021