Dementia in the Deaf Community – Carers experience

Angela and Tracey

Deaf carers, Angela and Tracey reflect on their journey caring for their father who is living with dementia. Angela and Tracey share the experience of supporting their father in hospital, the challenges with finding a suitable care home, and the lessons they’ve learnt along the journey.  

Hilary

Hilary shares her personal experience of caring for her partner, who is living with dementia. Hilary shares her experience of the diagnosis process, caring for her partner at home and the support group she has found helpful.   

Paul and Matt

Deaf carers, Paul and Matt reflect on their individual experiences caring for their mother, who lived with dementia. Paul and Matt share the practical and emotional challenges and how a dementia journey impacts a whole family.  

Wendy

Wendy shares her personal experience of caring for her father, who is living with dementia. In this conversation, Wendy shares her learning and practical tips which help to manage fer fathers dementia symptoms.

Access dementia support in BSL with SignVideo

There are several accessible contact options you can explore, including SignVideo.

SignVideo is a live, free to use translation service available in British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language. You can get easy access to a BSL interpreter, enabling you can talk to a Dementia Advisor via your phone, tablet or laptop.

By clicking on the call button, Deaf BSL users will be connected to a BSL interpreter who will relay the call to one of our Alzheimer's Society team.