Party conference season is a prime opportunity for Alzheimer’s Society to meet with key decision makers and put our calls front and centre of the political landscape.
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There are many carers living with a person with dementia who are having a difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic. To help you, Alzheimer’s Society has put together five tips to benefit your wellbeing.
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Making dementia a political priority at Party Conferences
Making dementia a political priority at Party Conferences .Party conference season is a prime opportunity for Alzheimer’s Society to meet with key decision makers and put our calls front and centre of the political landscape.
People affected by dementia try out HUG – a soft, comforting cuddle
People affected by dementia try out HUG – a soft, comforting cuddle .Our panel looks at a specially developed comforter that’s been designed to make you feel like you’re being hugged.
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Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis
Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis .John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support.
Facts for the media about dementia
Facts for the media about dementia .Key facts and statistics on dementia and other dementia related topics can be found here.
Maintaining friendships after someone with dementia moves into residential care
Maintaining friendships after someone with dementia moves into residential care .From the July 2015 issue of our magazine, partners can feel bereft when a person with dementia moves into residential care. Heather Stephen meets a man who is maintaining supportive friendships with other carers.
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Time-shifting and dementia
Time-shifting and dementia .Time-shifting is when a person’s experience is that they are living at an earlier time in their life. They may become disorientated and confused about time and place.
Somewhere inside: A carer hopes her words still make an impression
Somewhere inside: A carer hopes her words still make an impression .Ming Ho is determined to retain whatever connection she can with her mother, whose dementia is advancing.
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The importance of person-centred dementia care that embraces someone’s culture
The importance of person-centred dementia care that embraces someone’s culture .Faith Walker has witnessed the best and worst of care while supporting her mother, and she’s passionate about never losing sight of the person with dementia.
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Life as it comes: Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis
Life as it comes: Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis .Anne is grateful for the support she’s had to adapt to living with dementia.
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