Real stories Bang the drum: Making a difference After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a TV series and being an ambassador for Dementia Revolution. After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a TV series and being an ambassador for Dementia Revolution. ... 03 June 2019 1comment.
Real stories Change is possible: A former carer making a difference with his story Conscious of stigma and myths about dementia in many communities, Dewan Choudhury wants his story to help create change. Conscious of stigma and myths about dementia in many communities, Dewan Choudhury wants his story to help create change. ... 03 June 2019 2comments.
Real stories Experience to influence: Alzheimer’s Society turns 40 In our 40th year, we look at how people affected by dementia are influencing how we develop Dementia Connect, our new service. In our 40th year, we look at how people affected by dementia are influencing how we develop Dementia Connect, our new service. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Match point: Side by Side volunteering A Side by Side volunteer in Wales is helping a person with dementia roll back the years with regular badminton games. A Side by Side volunteer in Wales is helping a person with dementia roll back the years with regular badminton games. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Happier frame of mind: Better support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia. A Dementia Friends Champion is enabling volunteers to provide better support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people with dementia. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Whole picture: A hospice offering all-round support A hospice in Belfast is addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people affected by dementia. A hospice in Belfast is addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people affected by dementia. ... 03 June 2019 0comments.
Real stories Doctors on board: Referring people to Dementia Connect GPs in Birmingham are helping Alzheimer’s Society to provide the right support at the right time through our Dementia Connect service. GPs in Birmingham are helping Alzheimer’s Society to provide the right support at the right time through our Dementia Connect service. ... 03 June 2019 1comment.
Real stories Q&A: Jenny Howarth Jenny Howarth, an 81-year old woman with vascular dementia in West Yorkshire, answers our questions. Jenny Howarth, an 81-year old woman with vascular dementia in West Yorkshire, answers our questions. ... 03 June 2019
Information Research: Not just for researchers Ciara Lihou, Research Engagement Officer, on how people affected by dementia make sure that our research is relevant and meaningful. Ciara Lihou, Research Engagement Officer, on how people affected by dementia make sure that our research is relevant and meaningful. ... 03 June 2019
Information Losing your English: ‘Reverting’ to your mother tongue as dementia progresses Dementia can affect how well a bilingual person can communicate in their second language. Read our advice for a reader whose father is losing his English language. Dementia can affect how well a bilingual person can communicate in their second language. Read our advice for a reader whose father is losing his English language. ... 03 June 2019
Information Book group: Dear Alzheimer’s by Keith Oliver We hear readers’ comments about the latest book from a leading dementia advocate and Society Ambassador. We hear readers’ comments about the latest book from a leading dementia advocate and Society Ambassador. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Home phones: People with dementia try out some landline phones People affected by dementia in Kent look at specially designed landline phones to see if they could be easier to use. People affected by dementia in Kent look at specially designed landline phones to see if they could be easier to use. ... 03 June 2019
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