Young volunteers provide company for care home residents with dementia through YOPEY Dementia Befriender.
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A group of people with dementia in Worcestershire try out a range of scent-based reminiscence products for Dementia together magazine.
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Connecting young people with care home residents who have dementia
Connecting young people with care home residents who have dementia .Young volunteers provide company for care home residents with dementia through YOPEY Dementia Befriender.
Can you make a Will after you’ve been diagnosed with dementia – and should you?
Can you make a Will after you’ve been diagnosed with dementia – and should you? .Here we look at making a Will after a dementia diagnosis, and the importance of having difficult conversations early and planning ahead.
Report: Is there a link between air pollution and dementia?
Report: Is there a link between air pollution and dementia? .Research has linked air pollution to a wide range of health problems, including dementia. Alzheimer's Society invited a panel of experts to analyse the evidence of this emerging risk factor.
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Rebuilding an active life after dementia diagnosis
Rebuilding an active life after dementia diagnosis .From a 2012 issue of our Dementia Together magazine, find out how one man rebuilt his life after a diagnosis.
'I have benefitted tremendously from Alzheimer's Society's support' - Howard's story
'I have benefitted tremendously from Alzheimer's Society's support' - Howard's story .Howard was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 – he shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him.
Hidden disabilities and dementia: Can a sunflower lanyard help me?
Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way to recognise if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support and is there an element of risk for people with dementia?
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English businesses lost £3.2bn last year to dementia care crisis
English businesses lost £3.2bn last year to dementia care crisis .Over 112,000 people have left their jobs to care for loved ones with dementia. Cost to businesses of lost workforce set to soar to £6.3bn/year by 2040
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‘Early diagnosis is part of the reason why I am able to have such a rich and full life’- Sylvia's story
‘Early diagnosis is part of the reason why I am able to have such a rich and full life’- Sylvia's story .Sylvia cared for her husband, Doug, who had dementia, for 13 years. She was with him at every stage including the moment he passed away. Now, she has been living with dementia for 10 years. She contrasts those experiences, and explains why she is such a passionate advocate for early diagnosis.
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Dave's Story: 'Mum was changing completely, until the situation became intolerable for everyone'
Dave's Story: 'Mum was changing completely, until the situation became intolerable for everyone' .Dave Carey, Director of Mid-Market & Speciality Lines, Aviva, is an IUAD Advocate and supporter of Alzheimer’s Society. Dave’s mum was diagnosed with dementia three years ago and this is their story.