Real stories Dad refused help with his dementia until we reached a crisis point Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty. Bill Mann CBE was a philanthropist, devoted to his family and eager to help those in need. But when Billy needed help himself for his dementia with Lewy bodies, Sarah and her family faced difficulty. ... 10 March 2022
Real stories 5 women making an impact for people living with dementia This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating women helping to #BreakTheBias around dementia. Women working towards a world free of stereotypes and discrimination for everyone with dementia. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating women helping to #BreakTheBias around dementia. Women working towards a world free of stereotypes and discrimination for everyone with dementia. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. ... 07 March 2022
Real stories My memory is getting worse, but I remember our Chinese New Year traditions clearly Chinese New Year holds many memories for Annie Chinfen, and being 92 and living with Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t stop her celebrating now. Annie explains the significance of the celebration, and what it means to her. Chinese New Year holds many memories for Annie Chinfen, and being 92 and living with Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t stop her celebrating now. Annie explains the significance of the celebration, and what it means to her. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Adapting after a dementia diagnosis to be as happy and active as possible With her family’s support since her dementia diagnosis, Mavis remains lively, involved and always ready for a dance. With her family’s support since her dementia diagnosis, Mavis remains lively, involved and always ready for a dance. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Learning that you don’t need to deal with everything on your own when caring for someone with dementia It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out. It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Help for people affected by dementia when appealing against a decision about NHS continuing healthcare Many people with dementia are refused an NHS continuing healthcare package, but our volunteers can support people who appeal. Many people with dementia are refused an NHS continuing healthcare package, but our volunteers can support people who appeal. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories People with young-onset dementia find out just how much they can do on regular leisure centre visits A partnership in Essex helps people who have young-onset dementia to stay active and involved. A partnership in Essex helps people who have young-onset dementia to stay active and involved. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Moving home helped me to live well with dementia Peter Harris in Lincolnshire, aged 56 with vascular dementia, tells us how finding the right place to live has transformed his life. Peter Harris in Lincolnshire, aged 56 with vascular dementia, tells us how finding the right place to live has transformed his life. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Q&A: Ian Boyd, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia Ian Boyd, a 61-year-old in Gwent with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. Ian Boyd, a 61-year-old in Gwent with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Trekking for Alzheimer’s Society is a great way to support the cause while challenging yourself Alex Roberts, in Manchester, was blown away by the atmosphere and scenery when she did Trek Up Snowdon last summer. Alex Roberts, in Manchester, was blown away by the atmosphere and scenery when she did Trek Up Snowdon last summer. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Researching how Alzheimer’s develops and better ways to diagnose and monitor it Meet Ash Venkataraman, Alzheimer’s Society Clinical Research Fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, Imperial College London. Meet Ash Venkataraman, Alzheimer’s Society Clinical Research Fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute, Imperial College London. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Our amazing supporters have made sure Alzheimer’s Society can continue to do its vital work Linzi Stewart, Community Fundraiser in Northern Ireland, is looking forward to even more passion-fuelled fundraising in 2022. Linzi Stewart, Community Fundraiser in Northern Ireland, is looking forward to even more passion-fuelled fundraising in 2022. ... 31 January 2022
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