Julie Kerr, in County Antrim, says that staying connected helped her turn her life around after her diagnosis and wants to encourage others to reach out.
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We hear what readers think about a memoir from a former Alzheimer’s Society service user whose wife had dementia.
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Connecting with people who understand dementia can make a real difference
Connecting with people who understand dementia can make a real difference .Julie Kerr, in County Antrim, says that staying connected helped her turn her life around after her diagnosis and wants to encourage others to reach out.
Eating out
Eating out .Carers from our online community discuss tips for dealing with difficult situations when eating out.
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Should I reduce or stop work in order to care for a person with dementia?
Should I reduce or stop work in order to care for a person with dementia? .What should you think about when deciding whether to reduce hours or stop working in order to support a relative or friend who has dementia?
Memory Walks help us to unite against dementia
Memory Walks help us to unite against dementia .Michelle Spratt from Wokingham, Berkshire tells us why Memory Walks are now a firm family tradition.
Planning respite care for a relative or friend who has dementia
Planning respite care for a relative or friend who has dementia .Talking Point members’ advice for someone worried about arranging replacement (respite) care for a person with dementia.
Your emotional wellbeing as a carer for a person with dementia
Your emotional wellbeing as a carer for a person with dementia .We look at some common feelings that carers of people living with dementia may have and suggest ways you can try to cope with challenges and improve your own health and wellbeing.
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The Lancet: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life
The Lancet: 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life .New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk.
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‘You need time to reset’: How I cope caring for my husband with dementia
‘You need time to reset’: How I cope caring for my husband with dementia .Amar, in Hertfordshire, says caring for her husband Parminder has been a steep learning curve.
Change the journey: Moving from fear to hope after a dementia diagnosis
Change the journey: Moving from fear to hope after a dementia diagnosis .Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions.
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