From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, carers in Kent share their thoughts on an evocative novel set in Malaysia, and we invite you to read The little girl in the radiator for our next issue.
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Elin ap Hywel, a 58-year old woman in Aberystwyth with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions.
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An evocative novel set in Malaysia, and an invitation to read The little girl in the radiator
An evocative novel set in Malaysia, and an invitation to read The little girl in the radiator .From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, carers in Kent share their thoughts on an evocative novel set in Malaysia, and we invite you to read The little girl in the radiator for our next issue.
Every step of the way: Taking up the challenge for Mum
Every step of the way: Taking up the challenge for Mum .Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
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Songaminute Man sensation: The story of our viral carpool karaoke hit
Songaminute Man sensation: The story of our viral carpool karaoke hit .No one was more surprised than Simon McDermott when he and his dad’s carpool karaoke videos captured the public’s imagination this summer. Gareth Bracken hears the story behind the headlines.
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Feel the love: A carer reflects on her greatest challenge
Feel the love: A carer reflects on her greatest challenge .We meet Pat Collard who supported her husband from his dementia diagnosis to his death.
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Life during lockdown: ‘I can’t wait for this to be over so I can hug my dad again!’
Life during lockdown: ‘I can’t wait for this to be over so I can hug my dad again!’ .Alex’s dad, Dave, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex reflects on how her dad came to terms with his diagnosis, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their relationship.
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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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Our GP mistook my husband's dementia symptoms as stress from work
Our GP mistook my husband's dementia symptoms as stress from work .When Anne's husband, Armen was signed off work by his GP, they believed it was due to work-related stress. It was another four years before Armen was finally referred to a Memory Clinic and received his dementia diagnosis, thanks to the persistence of his family, who now care for him.
PhD Student Anisha Sivakumar
PhD Student Anisha Sivakumar .Meet Anisha Sivakumar. Supervised by Dr Katie Murray and Dr Harry Pritchard at the University of Manchester, Anisha’s research aims to understand the mechanisms behind reduced blood flow to the brain in vascular dementia.
Minister for Care repledges commitment to unite against dementia this World Alzheimer's Day
Minister for Care repledges commitment to unite against dementia this World Alzheimer's Day .Minister for Care Caroline Dinenage expresses her commitment to do more to improve awareness, support and care for everyone affected by dementia.
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