Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia while still in your 20s Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Q&A: Karen Kitch, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s Karen in Rhondda Cynon Taf, south-east Wales, aged 60 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. Karen in Rhondda Cynon Taf, south-east Wales, aged 60 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Holi ac Ateb: Karen Kitch, sy’n byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar Mae Karen yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, de-ddwyrain Cymru, yn 60 oed ac yn byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. Mae Karen yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, de-ddwyrain Cymru, yn 60 oed ac yn byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Andy’s view of dementia changed after his diagnosis – now he’s changing others’ opinions too Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life. Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories The value of accepting help when caring for a relative with dementia Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person. Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Young-onset dementia support group that's a lifeline for its members Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Roedd agwedd Andy at ddementia wedi newid ar ôl iddo gael ei ddiagnosis - nawr mae e’n newid agweddau pobl eraill hefyd Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories I'm doing Memory Walk to raise awareness of young people's experiences with dementia Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why she's taking on Memory Walk in her papa's memory. Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why she's taking on Memory Walk in her papa's memory. ... 20 September 2022
Real stories As a nurse and social worker I learned the care system inside out. Now I'm calling for urgent change Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system. Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system. ... 15 September 2022
Real stories My dementia diagnosis experience was abhorrent so I became a campaigner When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. ... 07 September 2022
Real stories Caring for my mum with dementia will strengthen my relationship with my own child Lara's mum, Sandee, has dementia. As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family, through a moving account of their journey. Lara's mum, Sandee, has dementia. As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family, through a moving account of their journey. ... 19 July 2022
Real stories Speaking up to make a difference when you’re living with dementia Paul Monaghan in Omagh, aged 64 with young-onset dementia, encourages others to make their voices heard. Paul Monaghan in Omagh, aged 64 with young-onset dementia, encourages others to make their voices heard. ... 31 March 2022
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