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Helping researchers to understand how people can continue living alone after a dementia diagnosis
Helping researchers to understand how people can continue living alone after a dementia diagnosis .Researchers are learning from volunteers affected by dementia about what best helps people to live independently after a diagnosis.
Could you help test apps designed to support people with dementia?
Could you help test apps designed to support people with dementia? .New apps provide one way to help people with dementia stay well, and they need volunteers to test them.
How I do my bit: What I get from being active in my community
How I do my bit: What I get from being active in my community .We ask people about how they keep active and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about making the world a better place.
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Cricket is a lifeline for my husband with dementia
Cricket is a lifeline for my husband with dementia .Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected.
Enhancing the care of people's teeth and gums in care homes by training staff
Enhancing the care of people's teeth and gums in care homes by training staff .From the August/September 2015 issue of our magazine, care of people's teeth and gums isn't always prioritised in busy care homes. Heather Stephen learns about a project making sure that staff understand its importance for people with dementia.
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Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia
Raising money through marathons in tribute to my Nan with vascular dementia .May was always a kind, strong, independent woman. But following her diagnosis of vascular dementia, May's behaviour started to change. Her granddaughter Michelle is determined to raise money to help other people affected by dementia.
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How I enjoy better sleep: Getting the rest that we need
How I enjoy better sleep: Getting the rest that we need .We ask people about how they keep active and well, whether they have dementia or not. This issue, we hear about improving rest and sleep.
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Convincing local NHS decision-makers to prioritise dementia
Convincing local NHS decision-makers to prioritise dementia .Philip Angrave says writing to your MP isn’t the only way to make dementia a priority in your local area.
People with dementia pen poem to challenge social myths and share festive cheer this Christmas with unique animation
People with dementia pen poem to challenge social myths and share festive cheer this Christmas with unique animation .People with dementia have penned a special Christmas poem to tackle the issue of isolation facing those living with the condition - especially during the festive season.
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