Real stories ‘As a nurse and social worker I learned the care system inside out. Now I'm calling for urgent change’ Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system. 13 October 2021 1
Real stories Addressing big issues that Black people with dementia in the UK face Community leader Morcea Walker talks to us about the specific challenges of dementia in the Black community and her passion for raising awareness. 06 October 2021 2
Real stories Changes to Gran's routine during coronavirus really impacted her dementia India's grandmother, Brenda, has been a huge influence on her life and career path. India shares how the pandemic affected her gran, who has dementia with Lewy Bodies, and how the family continue to support Brenda since she moved into a care home. 04 October 2021 1
Real stories ‘Mum worked non-stop to build us a life in the UK. That’s why I look after her now she has dementia’ Daphne Cumbermack emigrated to the UK not once, but twice. Here, she and her daughter, Michelle discuss the dignity and quiet resilience she showed in setting up a life for her and a future for her children. 01 October 2021 6
Real stories Dementia together magazine Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Society magazine, produced six times a year for all our supporters and anyone affected by dementia.
Real stories Connie, who has dementia, recalls a full life from Grenada in the Caribbean to England Connie Hall has enjoyed a varied life of rich and unique experiences, and says she has no time for hate. 30 September 2021 2
Real stories Husband’s young-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis made me passionate about educating others Tracey Seymour, whose husband was diagnosed in his mid-50s, wants to challenge the perception that dementia only affects older people. 30 September 2021 0
Real stories Reopening a much-missed source of support for people affected by dementia After its forced closure last year, our Dementia Resource Centre in Peterborough is back with some new-look services. 30 September 2021 0
Real stories How homesharing can give people with dementia support and friendship Share and Care Homeshare enables people to live in their own homes for longer by matching them with ‘sharers’ who offer help and companionship. 30 September 2021 0
Real stories Taking part in a ‘home Olympics’ made a man with dementia feel part of a team... and competitive again! Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, aged 68 and living with Alzheimer’s, tells us about being part of the Home Games. 30 September 2021 0
Real stories Q&A: Gerard Doran, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s Gerard Doran, a 62-year-old in County Armagh with young-onset Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. 30 September 2021 0
Real stories Celebrating Elf Day in a service that supports people at home Courtney Jones in north Wales remembers the joy that last year’s Elf Day brought to colleagues and the people they support. 30 September 2021 0
