Mother’s Day can be a joyful celebration for many, while for others it may be a difficult and emotionally complex day. Angelo Makri, our in-house dementia expert offers some tips for carers on relationships ahead of Mother's Day.
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From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, Andrew Bence meets people involved in a pilot project bringing volunteers and people with dementia together.
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Advice for carers this Mother's Day
Advice for carers this Mother's Day .Mother’s Day can be a joyful celebration for many, while for others it may be a difficult and emotionally complex day. Angelo Makri, our in-house dementia expert offers some tips for carers on relationships ahead of Mother's Day.
Tony's story: 'We were determined dementia wouldn't drown out the music'
Tony's story: 'We were determined dementia wouldn't drown out the music' .In retirement Tony has enjoyed success as a poet and writer. Since his wife Sheila was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017, his focus has turned to raising awareness of dementia. His poem, ‘Farewell Tour’, celebrates the life-enhancing power of music.
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Pride in Care: Promoting inclusivity and understanding
Pride in Care: Promoting inclusivity and understanding .Helping care providers to better support older LGBT+ people.
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Tried and tested: Garden tools
Tried and tested: Garden tools .People affected by dementia try out gardening tools that are designed to be easier to handle.
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As a nurse and social worker I learned the care system inside out. Now I'm calling for urgent change
Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system.
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"I was told I was too young to have dementia"
"I was told I was too young to have dementia" .Anita Goundry lives in Durham and was diagnosed with mixed dementia aged 50. She shares her experience and how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed.
People affected by dementia try out festive gift ideas
People affected by dementia try out festive gift ideas .A group of people with dementia and carers in West Sussex try out ideas for gifts in the lead-up to Christmas and other festivities.
Three poems about dementia for World Poetry Day
Three poems about dementia for World Poetry Day .Three people affected by dementia wrote about their experiences with dementia for World Poetry Day. Read their dementia poems and more.
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Mum's eating problems got worse as her dementia progressed
Mum's eating problems got worse as her dementia progressed .People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease.
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