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We look at books and comics about dementia that are aimed at younger readers.
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Dementia after coronavirus: Looking forward to more ups than downs
Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future.
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My identity as a Black woman with vascular dementia is fundamental
My identity as a Black woman with vascular dementia is fundamental .Vesna Okaikoi had a difficult childhood, not knowing who her parents were and growing up in foster care alongside her twin sister, Loraine. Now 65 years old and living with vascular dementia, Vesna reflects on the power of identity and how learning about her heritage has been a source of strength through challenging times.
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Five things you should know about dementia
Five things you should know about dementia .Dementia is not a natural part of getting older and it's not just about forgetting things. Find out the five things that you should be aware of.
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Film and TV adaptations of books about dementia
Film and TV adaptations of books about dementia .We look at books portraying dementia that have been translated onto big and small screens.
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Three in five people affected by dementia struggled with too little support over last year
Three in five people affected by dementia struggled with too little support over last year .As one in five family carers report that they had to admit their loved one with dementia to A&E due to lack of support, Alzheimer’s Society calls for dementia support workers in every area.
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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.
Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia
Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia .Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt.
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I have dementia and decided to walk 177 miles alone with my GPS
I have dementia and decided to walk 177 miles alone with my GPS .Jane Buckels, in Abergavenny, tells us how she walked Offa’s Dyke Path alone with a GPS device, despite the challenges posed by her dementia.
My wife’s person-centred care has improved her life with dementia, and mine
My wife’s person-centred care has improved her life with dementia, and mine .Trevor Salomon and his wife Yvonne have seen many changes since her dementia diagnosis in 2013. While Yvonne’s move to a care home in 2019 was a difficult decision, Trevor explains how the staff have made it feel like a home from home.
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