Samia Egeh in Cardiff is frustrated at a lack of culturally appropriate services for her father, who has vascular dementia.
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Phyllis wants to help prepare others by sharing her experience of what it’s like to care for someone in the later stage of dementia.
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A lack of specialist services can leave a person with dementia cut off from their community
A lack of specialist services can leave a person with dementia cut off from their community .Samia Egeh in Cardiff is frustrated at a lack of culturally appropriate services for her father, who has vascular dementia.
After caring for her mum, Kay wants people to have better understanding of dementia
After caring for her mum, Kay wants people to have better understanding of dementia .Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience.
‘Inspirational’ mum unites with Alzheimer’s Society following dementia diagnosis aged just 39
‘Inspirational’ mum unites with Alzheimer’s Society following dementia diagnosis aged just 39 .An ‘inspirational’ mother-of-two is on a personal mission to smash fundraising targets and challenge social stereotypes after being diagnosed with dementia at the age of 39.
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Grief, loss and bereavement - useful organisations
Grief, loss and bereavement - useful organisations .Get details of organisations that can help if you or someone living with dementia is feeling grief, loss or bereavement.
How does dementia affect sleep?
How does dementia affect sleep? .A person with dementia may have problems with sleeping well or at the right times. Poor sleep may make the symptoms of dementia worse. Find out how dementia affects a person's sleep.
‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks
‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks .Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
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Dad refused help with his dementia until we reached a crisis point
Dad refused help with his dementia until we reached a crisis point .Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty.
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‘I left my job and moved home to be my mum’s dementia carer’
‘I left my job and moved home to be my mum’s dementia carer’ .After his mum’s dementia diagnosis, Matt Alam was determined to do everything he could to care for her.
Adapting after a dementia diagnosis to be as happy and active as possible
Adapting after a dementia diagnosis to be as happy and active as possible .With her family’s support since her dementia diagnosis, Mavis remains lively, involved and always ready for a dance.
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