Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences.
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Supporting relatives with dementia – ‘I’ve seen the best and worst of care’
Supporting relatives with dementia – ‘I’ve seen the best and worst of care’ .Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences.
How music therapy sessions are supporting people with dementia in care homes
How music therapy sessions are supporting people with dementia in care homes .Music therapy can help to manage and reduce agitation, isolation, depression and anxiety in people with dementia. Learn more about how music therapy can support a better quality of life for people living with the condition.
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Why do some people get young-onset dementia?
Why do some people get young-onset dementia? .The reasons some people develop young-onset dementia, also known as early-onset dementia, are different from those in older people. The young-onset of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this page.
Direct and in-direct observation as a lived experience research method
Direct and in-direct observation as a lived experience research method .Find out about using direct observation for measuring the experiences of people with dementia, as well as some more unobtrusive ways you can gather meaningful, personal insights.
From the heart: We all need more empathy and understanding
From the heart: We all need more empathy and understanding .After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own.
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Plain sailing: Making it easier to take part
Plain sailing: Making it easier to take part .Sailing can offer relaxation, friendship and activity for people with dementia.
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5 simple ways to make public transport inclusive for people with dementia during coronavirus
5 simple ways to make public transport inclusive for people with dementia during coronavirus .We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia.
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Creating your own path in life with young-onset Alzheimer’s
Creating your own path in life with young-onset Alzheimer’s .Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia.
Spotlight: Dara de Burca, Director of Operations
Spotlight: Dara de Burca, Director of Operations .Meet Dara de Burca, who is Alzheimer’s Society’s Director of Operations.