Real stories Jag’s story: ‘Mum knows every nook and cranny of her home, I promised I wouldn’t move her’ Jag and her mum, who has dementia, live 200 miles apart. Like so many others, Jag has been exhausted trying to find appropriate care and is worried that she soon won't be able to afford the costs. 12 November 2019 3
Real stories 'I wanted to help others who were struggling' - 40 years of Alzheimer's Society On the 40th anniversary of Alzheimer's Society, the organisation's co-founder, Morella Kayman, reflects on the difficulty of her husband's dementia diagnosis, and her motivation to help others going through similar experiences. 06 November 2019 5
Real stories ‘It’s like someone has changed the lightbulb for a much brighter one’: When Nana met my baby boy Just a few months after the birth of Lydia’s son Lincoln, her Nana Berenice was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Despite the initial shock, Lydia is happy to see Nana and Lincoln share precious moments together. 05 November 2019 0
Real stories ‘It stops me from being me’: Mum spent her life helping others, but now she has dementia it’s our help she needs Since moving to London from Guyana in the 60s, Beverly ‘Kim’ Jones has looked after others. She raised four children, cooked for her community and cared for her mother in her final years. Kim is now living with dementia but, as her daughter Shontell explains, she is still at her happiest when helping other people. 30 October 2019 1
Real stories Applying for a blue badge: ‘Sometimes Ma’s hidden talents are not quite so appreciated’ As dementia progresses, Enomwoyi is delighted to see her mother retain her mental maths abilities. But ‘hidden talents’ like these can sometimes come with consequences, as she finds out when their blue badge application is rejected. 23 October 2019 2
Real stories Heather's top tips for dementia-friendly group outings Heather, who has metabolic dementia, shares 8 things to consider when planning a day trip for people with dementia, Learn why dementia-friendly tourist locations are so important for Heather and hundreds of others living with the condition. 21 October 2019 0
Real stories 'This damn thing that makes me forget' - telling my family about my dementia diagnosis Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. 18 October 2019 0
Real stories Diary of a daughter who cared for her mother with dementia Prue's mother Agnes, who had dementia, passed away on 31 December 1989. During the time she was caring for her mother, Prue kept a diary that she still looks at occasionally. Here we share an excerpt. 14 October 2019 1
Real stories Memory and migration: ‘I have dementia, but I still remember my past’ Gordon Lambert has transformed his life. From a traumatic upbringing in a former British colony to bringing up his own family in London. Read his incredible story and how he still helps others now, while living with Alzheimer’s disease. 11 October 2019 4
Real stories Dementia is 'the cruel monster that waited in the shadows' of my grandfather 15 year old Mia Dale based her GCSE creative writing piece on her grandfather, Derek Curley. He passed away from Alzheimer's disease recently, aged 88, having lived with dementia for five years. We are pleased to share Mia's piece here unedited. 09 October 2019 7
Real stories ‘Keeping an active mind’: Testing games and activities for people with dementia Keith Oliver worked as a headteacher before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010. He now finds a sense of purpose in other things that keeps his mind active. With the help of his grandson, Keith has tested out some games and activities for people living with dementia. 07 October 2019 7
Real stories Gwen's poem about dementia: 'The Silent Killer' Gwen cared for her mum, who had Alzheimer's disease, until her final years. Following the recent death of someone else with dementia, Gwen had a dream about her mum and wrote this emotive poem when she woke up. 04 October 2019 10
