Real stories Making a difference through our expert dementia training courses Alzheimer’s Society is providing crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care. Alzheimer’s Society is providing crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Young-onset dementia support group that's a lifeline for its members Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories My involvement in creating a self-help guide for people with dementia Allison Batchelor in County Down, aged 62 with Alzheimer’s disease, tells us about how she was involved in the production of My Life, My Goals – the self-help guide for people in the early stages of dementia. Allison Batchelor in County Down, aged 62 with Alzheimer’s disease, tells us about how she was involved in the production of My Life, My Goals – the self-help guide for people in the early stages of dementia. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Raising money and awareness in the name of a best friend and business partner with dementia Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Raising the profile of dementia in local communities as a Dementia Friends Ambassador Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Researching how best to change attitudes towards dementia among younger people Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Q&A: Marian May, who lives with Alzheimer’s Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Spotlight: Andrew Lynch, Trustee Meet Andrew, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. Meet Andrew, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Dementia hasn't stopped me supporting my beloved football team After noticing memory problems at work, Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Fourteen years on, Bob shares how he's learned to live with the condition, and how his ongoing support of Liverpool F.C. has helped. After noticing memory problems at work, Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Fourteen years on, Bob shares how he's learned to live with the condition, and how his ongoing support of Liverpool F.C. has helped. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Roedd agwedd Andy at ddementia wedi newid ar ôl iddo gael ei ddiagnosis - nawr mae e’n newid agweddau pobl eraill hefyd Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Mum's last few years were happy ones despite the dementia When Anita was diagnosed with dementia, there were initial feelings of disbelief and anxiety. Her daughter, Cara, shares how she helped to find support services that suited her mum's interests and advocated for Anita as her Power of Attorney. When Anita was diagnosed with dementia, there were initial feelings of disbelief and anxiety. Her daughter, Cara, shares how she helped to find support services that suited her mum's interests and advocated for Anita as her Power of Attorney. ... 16 September 2022
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. 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. ... 15 September 2022