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Real stories Q&A: Ian Boyd, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia Ian Boyd, a 61-year-old in Gwent with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. Ian Boyd, a 61-year-old in Gwent with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories C&A: Ian Boyd, sy’n byw gydag Alzheimer’s cynnar a dementia fasgwlaidd Mae Ian Boyd, dyn 61 oed yng Ngwent sy’n byw gydag Alzheimer’s cynnar a dementia fasgwlaidd, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. Mae Ian Boyd, dyn 61 oed yng Ngwent sy’n byw gydag Alzheimer’s cynnar a dementia fasgwlaidd, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Living with Alzheimer’s as well as alcohol-related brain damage Despite his difficult past and many health issues including Korsakoff’s syndrome, Dave Gibbons is focused on a more positive future. Despite his difficult past and many health issues including Korsakoff’s syndrome, Dave Gibbons is focused on a more positive future. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories The importance of person-centred dementia care that embraces someone’s culture Faith Walker has witnessed the best and worst of care while supporting her mother, and she’s passionate about never losing sight of the person with dementia. Faith Walker has witnessed the best and worst of care while supporting her mother, and she’s passionate about never losing sight of the person with dementia. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories Managing life with dementia and the impact of daytime sleepiness Jim Herrick in Cambridge, aged 77, tells us how Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are affecting his day-to-day life. Jim Herrick in Cambridge, aged 77, tells us how Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are affecting his day-to-day life. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories Pwysigrwydd gofal dementia sy’n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac sy’n cofleidio diwylliant rhywun Mae Faith Walker wedi bod yn dyst i’r gofal gorau a gwaethaf wrth gefnogi ei mam, ac mae hi’n angerddol am beidio byth â cholli golwg ar yr unigolyn â dementia. Mae Faith Walker wedi bod yn dyst i’r gofal gorau a gwaethaf wrth gefnogi ei mam, ac mae hi’n angerddol am beidio byth â cholli golwg ar yr unigolyn â dementia. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories Husband’s young-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis made me passionate about educating others Tracey Seymour, whose husband was diagnosed in his mid-50s, wants to challenge the perception that dementia only affects older people. Tracey Seymour, whose husband was diagnosed in his mid-50s, wants to challenge the perception that dementia only affects older people. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Taking part in a ‘home Olympics’ made a man with dementia feel part of a team... and competitive again! Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, aged 68 and living with Alzheimer’s, tells us about being part of the Home Games. Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, aged 68 and living with Alzheimer’s, tells us about being part of the Home Games. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Q&A: Gerard Doran, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s Gerard Doran, a 62-year-old in County Armagh with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. Gerard Doran, a 62-year-old in County Armagh with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. ... 30 September 2021
Real stories Since her dementia diagnosis, Mary is finding ways to be thankful for each new day An Alzheimer’s diagnosis has meant a change of attitude and outlook for Mary Best, and she’s embracing new opportunities. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis has meant a change of attitude and outlook for Mary Best, and she’s embracing new opportunities.
Real stories ‘He will always be her husband, and my Grandad’: Tom’s dementia story Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana. Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana. ... 13 July 2021
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