News Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure on BBC One – how music can help people with dementia Vicky McClure’s gran was diagnosed with vascular dementia at the age of 75, and lived with the disease until her death in 2015. Inspired by her memory, Line of Duty star Vicky is presenting a moving two-part documentary: Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir, starting on Thursday 2 May at 8pm on BBC One. 02 May 2019 36
News Alzheimer’s Society anniversary: United against dementia for 40 years This year Alzheimer's Society celebrates our 40th anniversary. We've reached hundreds and thousands of people with our services and invested millions in research. Here, we mark our major achievements and say thank you to our supporters for uniting with us in a movement for change. 29 January 2019 6
News The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. 06 December 2018 39
News Dementia Friendly Awards 2018: What’s new and who is nominated? Our annual Dementia Friendly Awards takes place later this month. Read about our new awards and who is nominated for this year’s prizes. 31 October 2018 1
