Real stories How creative activities can help people with dementia Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun. Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun. ... 20 June 2025 0comments.
Real stories Counselling helped me come to terms with my young-onset dementia diagnosis Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis. Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis. ... 0comments.
Real stories Facing dad's young-onset dementia diagnosis as a family Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia. Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia. ... 02 June 2025
Real stories What it felt like in the lead-up to my dementia diagnosis, and living independently afterwards Martina Davis, in Cumbria, highlights two aspects of life with dementia that she says are neglected. Martina Davis, in Cumbria, highlights two aspects of life with dementia that she says are neglected. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories 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. Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories How dementia has changed our lives and relationship as a couple How Sarah Creeth’s vascular dementia has impacted life for her and her husband Martyn. How Sarah Creeth’s vascular dementia has impacted life for her and her husband Martyn. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories Learning and doing something new after a dementia diagnosis Four people who’ve pursued fresh experiences and learned new skills after their dementia diagnosis. Four people who’ve pursued fresh experiences and learned new skills after their dementia diagnosis. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories Travelling on the UK’s first dementia-friendly railway line By training staff, adapting facilities and providing inclusive activities, the Bentham Line is pioneering dementia-friendly rail travel. By training staff, adapting facilities and providing inclusive activities, the Bentham Line is pioneering dementia-friendly rail travel. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories Making sure people with dementia in care homes can get good dental care An NHS project in mid and south Essex is making it easier for people with dementia in care homes to get dental treatment. An NHS project in mid and south Essex is making it easier for people with dementia in care homes to get dental treatment. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories The impact of decades of homophobia on a person’s experience of dementia After caring for his late partner, Neil Cutler is determined to improve support for other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. After caring for his late partner, Neil Cutler is determined to improve support for other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories The dementia care postcode lottery must end Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care are further proof that dementia isn’t prioritised. Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care are further proof that dementia isn’t prioritised. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories How my grandparents inspired my career in dementia care Kerri Sparrowe says the experience of dementia in her family cemented her passion and drive to work in dementia care. Kerri Sparrowe says the experience of dementia in her family cemented her passion and drive to work in dementia care. ... 29 May 2025