Real stories Combatting the symptoms of posterior cortical atrophy: ‘I’m still me’ Edward Bushnell in Oxfordshire, who is 62 and has posterior cortical atrophy, says he has ‘no alternative’ but to be positive. He explains how he manages his symptoms. 30 July 2021 0
Information Please give me space lanyard supports people to socially distance Please give me space is a new initiative from the makers of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme. It is designed to support people with non-visible disabilities, such as dementia, to socially distance during the coronavirus pandemic. 23 March 2021 4
Advice Life after lockdown: Adjusting to the 'new normal' for a person with dementia Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change. 05 March 2021 6
Advice Support and services from the GP Support and services from the GP include support for anxiety and depression, medical and practical support. Read more
Information Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD) Researchers have studied people being assessed for problems with their thinking and memory. Recent figures suggest that, of people going to a memory clinic with such symptoms, as many as one in four don’t have dementia. Instead, these difficulties are caused by functional cognitive disorder. 24 September 2020 6
Advice How I relax and focus: Ways to unwind to help us stay well We ask people about how they keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear about ways to unwind and get perspective. 01 June 2020 2
Research A fresh START: reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in carers Carers can face stress, anxiety and depression while caring for a relative with dementia. A new research project shows the value of specially designed psychological support for helping them to cope. 12 September 2019 5
Research Further impact of carer stress New research shows that stress and lack of confidence in carers can also affect the quality of life and wellbeing of the person with dementia who they support. 04 June 2019 0
Real stories Role reversal: Adapting to the impact of dementia We meet Kenrick Goppy, a man with dementia who is learning to accept that he is now someone in need of support. 01 August 2018 0
Information Increasing the implementation of START - a psychological therapy for anxiety and depression in family carers of people with dementia Research project: Foundation laying to widen access to START (STrAtegies for RelaTives). Read more
News Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia Moderate to severe mid-life (30-65) anxiety may be linked to dementia in later life, suggests a study of the available published evidence, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, in the online journal BMJ Open. Read more
Information Apathy, depression and anxiety – useful organisations Find out more about organisations that can help you support a person with dementia who has apathy, depression or anxiety. Read more
