Real stories Life’s rich tapestry: ‘I want support, not sympathy’ As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Time to talk: ‘Be open and tell them’ Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs. Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Better in a crisis: Less stressful ambulance call-outs The Welsh Ambulance Service is working with people affected by dementia so that it can improve their experiences. The Welsh Ambulance Service is working with people affected by dementia so that it can improve their experiences. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Love to move: Enjoying company and activities A seated gymnastics class that’s helping thinking skills, balance and co-ordination. A seated gymnastics class that’s helping thinking skills, balance and co-ordination. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Side by bedside: Supporting people with dementia in hospital A Dementia Friend in Northern Ireland talks about volunteering for Side by Side in an unusual setting. A Dementia Friend in Northern Ireland talks about volunteering for Side by Side in an unusual setting. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Q and A: Peter McArdle Peter McArdle, a 72-year old man with vascular dementia in Calderdale, answers our questions. Peter McArdle, a 72-year old man with vascular dementia in Calderdale, answers our questions. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Fighting for better: Alzheimer’s Society turns 40 As we mark 40 years of the Society, we speak to the campaigners working to end injustice for everyone affected by dementia. As we mark 40 years of the Society, we speak to the campaigners working to end injustice for everyone affected by dementia. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories I can, I will, I am: Running the London Marathon for the Dementia Revolution A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research. A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research. ... 31 January 2019
Real stories Exploring nature: People with dementia try out nature packs A group of people with dementia visit a West Sussex nature reserve to review specially designed products. A group of people with dementia visit a West Sussex nature reserve to review specially designed products. ... 31 January 2019
Information Choosing homecare: Where do I start in finding the right agency? Things to take into account when you’re looking for the right agency to provide homecare. Things to take into account when you’re looking for the right agency to provide homecare. ... 31 January 2019
Information Your diagnosis, your community: Getting the support you need on Talking Point Talking Point is an online community where people with dementia – as well as anyone affected by the condition – are there for each other. Talking Point is an online community where people with dementia – as well as anyone affected by the condition – are there for each other. ... 31 January 2019
Information Book group: Will I still be me? We hear what readers thought of Christine Bryden’s latest book, about what a dementia diagnosis means for a person’s sense of self. We hear what readers thought of Christine Bryden’s latest book, about what a dementia diagnosis means for a person’s sense of self. ... 31 January 2019