Research Gum disease link to faster decline in Alzheimer's From the Summer 2016 edition of Care and cure magazine, people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease appear to decline more quickly in their memory and thinking if they have gum disease.
Information The memory handbook The memory handbook is for people with mild memory problems. It contains information about memory problems and practical strategies on how to live well with them.
Real stories 'Dementia snatched her away' - Aimee's fundraising story about her gran, Helen Aimee treasures the remarkable relationship shared with her late grandmother, Helen, who had dementia. Now, Aimee is desperate to make a difference by helping to fundraise for other people affected by dementia. 04 May 2021 10
Real stories Memory cushions help my mother-in-law remember names and faces Danielle helps to support her mother-in-law, Sheila, who has dementia. When the family were unable to visit Sheila's care home during coronavirus, Danielle made a unique memory cushion with pictures of family members. 09 April 2021 11
Advice Time-shifting and dementia Time-shifting is when a person’s experience is that they are living at an earlier time in their life.
Advice Misperceptions and misidentifications, and dementia A person with dementia may mistake objects or people for things they are not. Misperceptions and misidentifications can be caused by problem with a person's eyes, or by problems with the brain. Find out how to support a person who is experiencing this.
Real stories Finding Mum - Sue's 7 learnings after caring for her mother with dementia Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to honour her mum, celebrate their relationship, and help others affected by dementia. 17 February 2021 58
Real stories 'Dad's hallucinations got worse and worse' - Jess and her dad's young-onset dementia diagnosis Jess and her brothers began to notice worrying changes in their dad's behaviour while he was living alone. Following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the siblings set out looking for the right care home for their father. 28 January 2021 17
Real stories ‘Grandad wasn’t himself’ - Spotting changes in behaviour before a dementia diagnosis Ruby and her family started to see changes in her Grandad, George’s behaviour before he was diagnosed with mixed dementia. Ruby tells her story of what these changes meant and how the family dealt with them. 31 December 2020 19
Real stories 'Mum was not Mum' - Jacqueline's story about her mother's dementia diagnosis 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 29
Advice Understanding denial and lack of insight When a person is diagnosed with dementia they may not understand or accept their diagnosis. This may be because the person is in denial, or because they have what is known as ‘lack of insight’.
Information Understanding denial and lack of insight - other resources Find out about other useful organisations that can support you with denial and lack of insight.
