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A dementia café with open arms for people affected by the condition

Dianne Campbell, who lives in west London with memory problems, tells us about the dementia café she runs. 

Dianne Campbell, who lives in west London with memory problems, tells us about the dementia café she runs. 

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01 February 2023
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How Arlene’s parents’ legacy inspires her to help others affected by dementia

Arlene Culbert, in County Down, is now a Legacy Ambassador. 

Arlene Culbert, in County Down, is now a Legacy Ambassador. 

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01 February 2023
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Helping to make your city more dementia friendly

Rob Sadler shares how he got involved in Dementia Friendly Cardiff and more.

Rob Sadler shares how he got involved in Dementia Friendly Cardiff and more.

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01 February 2023
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Q&A: Kieren Egan on researching healthy ageing, dementia and caregivers

Meet Kieren Egan, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde.

Meet Kieren Egan, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde.

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01 February 2023
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Q&A: Sheila Calder, who lives with Alzheimer’s

Sheila in the West Midlands, aged 71 and living with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. 

Sheila in the West Midlands, aged 71 and living with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. 

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01 February 2023
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Spotlight: Mark MacDonald, Associate Director of Advocacy and System Change

Find out more about what Mark MacDonald does at Alzheimer’s Society.

Find out more about what Mark MacDonald does at Alzheimer’s Society.

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01 February 2023
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Helpu i wneud eich dinas ddeall dementia yn well

Mae Rob Sadler yn dweud wrthym sut y cymerodd ran yng Nghaerdydd sy’n Deall Dementia ac mae’n rhannu’r gwaith y mae wedi bod yn ei wneud yn llyfrgelloedd y ddinas a’r cyngor yn ehangach.

Mae Rob Sadler yn dweud wrthym sut y cymerodd ran yng Nghaerdydd sy’n Deall Dementia ac mae’n rhannu’r gwaith y mae wedi bod yn ei wneud yn llyfrgelloedd y ddinas a’r cyngor yn ehangach.

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01 February 2023
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How I'm supporting people in my community as a Dementia Adviser

Hazel is a community-based Dementia Adviser in Nottinghamshire. At this challenging time of year, made even more difficult due to the cost of living crisis, Hazel discusses what her work means to her, and the difference our advisers can make to anyone affected by dementia.

Hazel is a community-based Dementia Adviser in Nottinghamshire. At this challenging time of year, made even more difficult due to the cost of living crisis, Hazel discusses what her work means to her, and the difference our advisers can make to anyone affected by dementia.

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02 December 2022
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Ananga wants people with dementia to join forces and bring about change

Ananga Moonesinghe, in Luton, sees dementia as a ‘different journey’.

Ananga Moonesinghe, in Luton, sees dementia as a ‘different journey’.

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01 December 2022
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After caring for her mum, Kay wants people to have better understanding of dementia

Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience.

Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience.

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01 December 2022
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Supporting someone experiencing grief for a person with dementia who is still alive

Alzheimer’s Society and Cruse have been providing pre-bereavement support for people affected by dementia in Wales.

Alzheimer’s Society and Cruse have been providing pre-bereavement support for people affected by dementia in Wales.

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01 December 2022
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Connecting young people with care home residents who have dementia

Young volunteers provide company for care home residents with dementia through YOPEY Dementia Befriender.

Young volunteers provide company for care home residents with dementia through YOPEY Dementia Befriender.

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01 December 2022
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