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Real stories First Valentine's Day after the death of a spouse: Emily's dementia story Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels. Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how the first Valentine's Day without your spouse feels. ... 24 January 2025
Real stories Dementia with Lewy bodies needs better health care at every level Kerry Hine, whose late husband had dementia with Lewy bodies, says people affected by the condition need improved support. Kerry Hine, whose late husband had dementia with Lewy bodies, says people affected by the condition need improved support. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories Louise treasures the times she recognises that her mother is ‘still there’ despite her dementia Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum. Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum. ... 01 February 2023
Real stories Making the voices of volunteers heard at Alzheimer’s Society Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer. Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Dad refused help with his dementia until we reached a crisis point Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty. Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty. ... 10 March 2022
Real stories Caring for my mum with Lewy bodies dementia after Dad died Louise lost her dad at the start of the pandemic a week before her mum, Marion, received her dementia with Lewy bodies diagnosis. After leaving her job to be a carer, and with mental health problems of her own, Louise is trying her best to help her mum live well with dementia. Louise lost her dad at the start of the pandemic a week before her mum, Marion, received her dementia with Lewy bodies diagnosis. After leaving her job to be a carer, and with mental health problems of her own, Louise is trying her best to help her mum live well with dementia. ... 07 December 2021
Real stories ‘Early diagnosis is part of the reason why I am able to have such a rich and full life’- Sylvia's story Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis. Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis. ... 10 May 2021
Real stories Precious moments: A heartbreaking separation from a loved one with dementia Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home. Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories Hard lessons: Life in lockdown with dementia Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown. Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories Put on hold: A man with dementia who’s looking forward to easier times Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia. Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia. ... 31 July 2020
Real stories Dispelling myths: A daughter who wants others to understand After helping to support her late father, Karenza Frear knows how devasting dementia with Lewy bodies can be. After helping to support her late father, Karenza Frear knows how devasting dementia with Lewy bodies can be. ... 31 January 2020
Real stories Meg and Keith's experience of dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease dementia Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. Adjusting to life after diagnosis is challenging for people living with dementia and their carers. Meg Wilkes explains the impact of her husband Keith’s move into residential care, following his diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. ... 08 June 2018
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