Real stories It’s all of us: The true impact of dementia Gordon Lambert wants people to understand that dementia is everyone’s business. 31 January 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 26
Real stories More than medicine: Connecting people to local activities Social prescribing is helping people with dementia in Rotherham to stay healthy and well. 31 January 2020 0
Real stories Reading interest: A book club that’s raising self-esteem A Montessori approach is helping people with dementia to enjoy a feeling of purpose. 31 January 2020 3
Real stories On the same wavelength: Dementia Connect A Welsh speaker with dementia is thriving on volunteer support through Dementia Connect. 31 January 2020 2
Real stories Q&A: Jean Eastwood Jean Eastwood, a 71-year old woman in Nottingham who has Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. 31 January 2020 0
Advice Why I enjoy games and puzzles: How can playing games and doing puzzles help us to stay well? We ask about the different ways people keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear how games and puzzles help six readers. 31 January 2020 0
Real stories Very able champions: People with learning disabilities uniting against dementia A Dementia Friendly Communities Champion in Belfast is improving understanding of dementia among people who, like him, have a learning disability. 31 January 2020 0
Real stories Even more determined: Looking forward to Trek26 A supporter in Lancashire was so inspired by last year’s Trek26 that she’s set to do it again in 2020. 31 January 2020 0
Information Sugar, alcohol or both: Will you quit for a bit? Sarah Maling, in our Mass Participation Events team, cut out sugar and alcohol for a month last year, and she’s looking forward to Quit for a Bit this March. 31 January 2020 0
Information Selling a home to pay for care: Is it always necessary? Some people have to sell their home to help pay for their care, but there are many situations where people do not have to do this. 31 January 2020 36
Information Book group: Toffee by Sarah Crossan Readers share their views about an intriguing verse novel portraying a friendship between a young runaway and a woman with dementia. 31 January 2020 0
