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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. 10 March 2022 15
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. 07 December 2021 26
Real stories Changes to Gran's routine during coronavirus really impacted her dementia India's grandmother, Brenda, has been a huge influence on her life and career path. India shares how the pandemic affected her gran, who has dementia with Lewy Bodies, and how the family continue to support Brenda since she moved into a care home. 04 October 2021 4
Real stories Living well with diabetes, dementia and other conditions Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'. 15 June 2021 3
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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. 10 May 2021 16
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. 12 February 2021 4
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. 01 December 2020 3
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. 01 December 2020 7
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. 31 July 2020 2
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. 31 January 2020 28
Research Researching a sharper diagnosis for dementia with Lewy bodies Gemma Roberts, a clinical fellow at Newcastle University, is looking at new ways to improve brain and heart scanning methods for better accuracy when diagnosing Lewy body disease. 12 September 2019 2
