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Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer's Society, reflects on Emmerdale's well-handled Ashley Thomas dementia storyline.
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‘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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Alzheimer's Society's view on younger people with dementia
Alzheimer's Society's view on younger people with dementia .Find out what we think about position of younger people with dementia in society and their needs.
Is dementia hereditary?
Is dementia hereditary? .Most dementias are not passed down through the family. This page will help you understand the genetic links for different types of dementia.
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‘I use my skills to give a voice to others’ – finding confidence after a dementia diagnosis
‘I use my skills to give a voice to others’ – finding confidence after a dementia diagnosis .Karen Barber, in Essex, shares her thoughts about life before her dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.
Sharing your story with the media to help make dementia a priority
Sharing your story with the media to help make dementia a priority .Speaking to the media is an effective way to help create change, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating – we’re here to help.
9 people with dementia to follow on Twitter
9 people with dementia to follow on Twitter .Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends, and make new ones. Here's a list of nine people to follow on Twitter that live well with dementia.
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‘Just because people have dementia doesn’t mean they are useless’
‘Just because people have dementia doesn’t mean they are useless’ .Mick Lambert, in Hertfordshire, is a man on a mission to change people’s perceptions of dementia.
Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia
Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia .Denise Devlin, in County Tyrone, tells us how community events, social media and fundraising have helped to increase understanding of dementia.
‘I graduated from university after my dementia diagnosis’
‘I graduated from university after my dementia diagnosis’ .Since his dementia and Parkinson’s diagnoses, Ray Middleton, in the West Midlands, has continued to learn and is about to start studying for a master’s degree.