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Real stories 'Mum was not Mum' - spotting the first signs of Alzheimer's disease When Jacqueline's mum stopped doing the things she enjoyed, she took her to the GP. She tells her story of Audrey's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease and the changes in her behaviour. When Jacqueline's mum stopped doing the things she enjoyed, she took her to the GP. She tells her story of Audrey's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease and the changes in her behaviour. ... 08 December 2020
Advice Tag: Advice. What is the difference between denial and lack of insight? Denial and lack of insight are different. They can both cause a person with dementia not to understand or accept their diagnosis. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Managing overeating and dementia Some people with dementia may eat too much or too often. This page has tips on how to manage these situations. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Changes in eating habits and food preference People with dementia can experience changes in how much food they eat and when and what food they prefer. Read more
Real stories Living with memory loss – Creating a short film with my grandfather’s old footage Following the passing of his grandfather, David found his old film reels and created a short film, which was broadcast by the BBC. David reflects on their relationship before dementia, and how the condition affected his grandfather in his later years. Following the passing of his grandfather, David found his old film reels and created a short film, which was broadcast by the BBC. David reflects on their relationship before dementia, and how the condition affected his grandfather in his later years. ... 18 August 2020
Real stories Caring from a distance during coronavirus thanks to Mum's carer Janet had been caring for her mum, Doris who has dementia, from a distance. As coronavirus hit and Doris’s dementia symptoms advanced, it became apparent that she needed more specialised care. When help arrived, it was a real blessing. Janet had been caring for her mum, Doris who has dementia, from a distance. As coronavirus hit and Doris’s dementia symptoms advanced, it became apparent that she needed more specialised care. When help arrived, it was a real blessing. ... 12 June 2020
Real stories Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia. ... 18 February 2020
Information Evicted from a care home: What to do if a person with dementia is asked to leave The things you need to consider when a care home asks a resident who has dementia to find somewhere else to live. The things you need to consider when a care home asks a resident who has dementia to find somewhere else to live. ... 28 November 2019
Advice Tag: Advice. What causes changes in behaviour in people with dementia? Find out how different types of needs can affect the behaviour of a person with dementia. Read more
Advice Dealing with embarrassing situations in public with people with dementia Difficulties in everyday public situations can be distressing and embarrassing for people with dementia and carers. Helpline Supervisor Alex Clay points us in the right direction to find solutions. Difficulties in everyday public situations can be distressing and embarrassing for people with dementia and carers. Helpline Supervisor Alex Clay points us in the right direction to find solutions. ... 22 October 2018
Real stories Doing Memory Walk with my children to talk about their grandma with dementia Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness. Jane shares her experience of finding the right care for her mother, Beryl, and encourages people to take part in Memory Walk to help raise awareness. ... 21 August 2018
Information Tag: Information. What can I do about my husband's inappropriate sexual behaviour? From the June/July 2018 issue of Dementia together magazine, our Ask an expert column tackles a difficult subject. Read more