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Real stories Finding a job when you have Parkinson's disease and dementia Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro. ... 12 June 2019
Real stories Working at a restaurant when you have vascular dementia Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis. Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis. ... 12 June 2019
News Tag: News. Women are bearing the brunt of the Government’s inaction on social care New findings from Age UK show that hundreds of thousands of people, predominantly women, are taking on the majority of social care in the UK. Read more
Real stories How to manage being a carer and working full-time Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace. Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace. ... 06 March 2019
Information Tag: Information. Dining4Dementia Inspired by The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes, Alzheimer’s Society is working with leading restaurants to provide volunteering opportunities for people living with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Living with dementia - Employment Having a diagnosis of dementia may affect your job. Our guide on employment is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or order a printed version of the booklet here. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Research is identifying how employers can help people with dementia stay in work for longer From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, more people are being diagnosed with dementia while still in employment. Heather Stephen finds out about research that is pinpointing how employers can help people stay in work for longer. Read more
News Tag: News. Sainsbury's receives praise for supporting employee with Alzheimer's disease Son of a woman living with Alzheimer's praises Sainsbury's for supporting his mum during the latter months of her employment. Read more
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