Real stories Take part in Memory Walk to provide help and hope to people affected by dementia Julie Salkeld in County Durham explains why Memory Walk is such a special event. Julie Salkeld in County Durham explains why Memory Walk is such a special event. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Making the voices of volunteers heard at Alzheimer’s Society Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer. Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Researching inequities in dementia care Meet Clarissa Giebel, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool. Meet Clarissa Giebel, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Being there for our celebrity supporters like they’re there for us Louisa Booth, Celebrity Manager, shares some of what goes on behind the scenes when working with our most high-profile supporters. Louisa Booth, Celebrity Manager, shares some of what goes on behind the scenes when working with our most high-profile supporters. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Spotlight: Caroline Fawcett, Trustee Meet Caroline Fawcett, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. Meet Caroline Fawcett, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories ‘Dawnsio yn erbyn dementia’ – cymryd camau i fyw’n dda gyda dementia cymysg Mae Graham Bond yng Nghydweli, 74 oed, yn rhannu’r hyn y mae’n ei wneud i fyw cystal â phosibl gyda dementia cymysg. Mae Graham Bond yng Nghydweli, 74 oed, yn rhannu’r hyn y mae’n ei wneud i fyw cystal â phosibl gyda dementia cymysg. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Growing tomatoes with people living with dementia in care homes A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes. ... 31 May 2022
Real stories My homemade fidget cushion inspired by my granny's dementia Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past. Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past. ... 27 May 2022
Real stories Changing perceptions of dementia in the Punjabi community After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia. ... 16 May 2022
Real stories How my wife's early dementia diagnosis gave us relief When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple. When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple. ... 16 May 2022
Real stories Why Lasting power of attorney matters after a dementia diagnosis Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. ... 15 May 2022
Real stories How I eventually accepted my dementia diagnosis When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know. When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know. ... 22 April 2022
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