Mixed dementia | Alzheimer's Society

Meera’s dementia story: ‘As long as Grandma keeps smiling, we know she is doing okay’

Meera’s grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease more than 18 years ago, and mixed dementia later in life. Here she shares how the family have banded together to care for her, with the help of agency carers.

Better talking: The importance of accepting help when you’re caring for someone with dementia

Mithlesh Mittal has found it increasingly challenging to support her husband as his dementia progresses.

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

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

Book group: Remember me? by Shobna Gulati

We read Shobna Gulati's memoir of caring for her mother, who had dementia.

01 February 2021

Bywyd fel y daw: Addasu i ddiagnosis dementia

Mae Anne yn ddiolchgar am y gefnogaeth y mae wedi’i chael i addasu i fyw gyda dementia.

01 February 2021

'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

Unable to visit my grandad during lockdown - Ruby's story

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.

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.

‘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

'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

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.

Q&A: Sylvia Bouskill

Sylvia Bouskill, a 74-year old woman with mixed dementia in Lancashire, answers our questions.