Real stories Life as it comes: Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis Anne is grateful for the support she’s had to adapt to living with dementia. 01 February 2021 0
Real stories Finding a way: Making Dementia Friends while being a carer Jeanne Pring, a Dementia Friends Champion in north London, tells us about supporting her mother-in-law and running information sessions through lockdown. 01 February 2021 3
Information Book group: Remember me? by Shobna Gulati We read Shobna Gulati's memoir of caring for her mother, who had dementia. 01 February 2021 0
Real stories 'People with dementia have been the last to be considered in this pandemic' - Janet's story Janet moved in with her mum, Dorothy, who has mixed dementia, to be her sole carer. The coronavirus pandemic has seen all their support and social contact drop away. Now, Janet is calling on Government to address the needs of people affected by dementia. 20 October 2020 18
Real stories Life during lockdown: ‘Grandad doesn’t understand why we can't come and see him.’ Ruby’s grandad, George, was diagnosed with mixed dementia two years ago. Ruby writes about her close relationship with her grandparents, how the lockdown has affected them, and about how Ruby copes with her emotions. 17 June 2020 10
Real stories Change the journey: Moving from fear to hope after a dementia diagnosis Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions. 01 April 2020 8
Real stories ‘Care homes aren’t for everyone, but it worked for us’: Finding comfort for Dad in his final years Lyn’s dad, Ben, spent much of his life as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force. After he was diagnosed with dementia, Ben moved to a Royal British Legion Poppy Home for retired servicemen and servicewomen, where Lyn says her dad found safety and happiness. 26 November 2019 4
Real stories 'This damn thing that makes me forget' - telling my family about my dementia diagnosis Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. 18 October 2019 0
Real stories 5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. 12 April 2019 11
Real stories Q&A: Sylvia Bouskill Sylvia Bouskill, a 74-year old woman with mixed dementia in Lancashire, answers our questions. 01 April 2019 0
Real stories Somewhere inside: A carer hopes her words still make an impression Ming Ho is determined to retain whatever connection she can with her mother, whose dementia is advancing. 30 November 2018 2
Real stories Lucy’s story: ‘Since Dad was diagnosed I have felt pretty much every emotion going’ After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship. 24 October 2018 10
