Real stories What I have learnt from having multiple relatives with dementia Throughout her life, Megan has been impacted by dementia – with each of her four grandmothers being affected by dementia at some point in their lives. Megan discusses what it’s like to have multiple family members with dementia, and what this has taught her about the condition. Throughout her life, Megan has been impacted by dementia – with each of her four grandmothers being affected by dementia at some point in their lives. Megan discusses what it’s like to have multiple family members with dementia, and what this has taught her about the condition. ... 03 September 2021
Real stories The tipping point for my wife needing a diagnosis of dementia Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following. ... 31 August 2021
Real stories Creating meaningful moments: a teenager’s perspective on dementia Lucas has been affected by dementia throughout his life, having multiple family members who lived with the condition. Dementia doesn't mean the end of a family relationship, says 18-year-old Lucas, who urges us to treasure moments with those we love. Lucas has been affected by dementia throughout his life, having multiple family members who lived with the condition. Dementia doesn't mean the end of a family relationship, says 18-year-old Lucas, who urges us to treasure moments with those we love. ... 19 August 2021
Real stories How The FA and Alzheimer's Society partnership will help people affected by dementia As Alzheimer’s Society is confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner, Tommy Dunne, who lives with dementia, tells his story. From helping him through the shock of diagnosis to bringing him into a community, Tommy shares how the power of football can make a difference to those affected by dementia. As Alzheimer’s Society is confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner, Tommy Dunne, who lives with dementia, tells his story. From helping him through the shock of diagnosis to bringing him into a community, Tommy shares how the power of football can make a difference to those affected by dementia. ... 06 August 2021
Real stories Since her dementia diagnosis, Mary is finding ways to be thankful for each new day An Alzheimer’s diagnosis has meant a change of attitude and outlook for Mary Best, and she’s embracing new opportunities. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis has meant a change of attitude and outlook for Mary Best, and she’s embracing new opportunities.
Real stories Despite the challenges of mixed dementia, this couple’s constant is their mutual warmth Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love. Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories The value of planning ahead for the end of life when you’re living with dementia Conversations about end of life care for a person with dementia can be difficult, but people living with the condition have been encouraging dialogue. Conversations about end of life care for a person with dementia can be difficult, but people living with the condition have been encouraging dialogue. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Research into how best to support carers if a person with dementia has disturbed sleep Disturbed nights can be hugely challenging for people affected by dementia, but a sleep study is aiming to improve quality of life. Disturbed nights can be hugely challenging for people affected by dementia, but a sleep study is aiming to improve quality of life. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Combatting the symptoms of posterior cortical atrophy: ‘I’m still me’ Edward Bushnell in Oxfordshire, who is 62 and has posterior cortical atrophy, says he has ‘no alternative’ but to be positive. He explains how he manages his symptoms. Edward Bushnell in Oxfordshire, who is 62 and has posterior cortical atrophy, says he has ‘no alternative’ but to be positive. He explains how he manages his symptoms. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Q&A: Liz Brown, who lives with vascular dementia Liz Brown, a 75-year-old in Worcestershire with vascular dementia, answers our questions. Liz Brown, a 75-year-old in Worcestershire with vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Karen and Rob updated their wills to fight dementia for future generations Karen Beattie in Abergele, north Wales, explains why she and her husband Rob are leaving a gift to the Society in their wills. Karen Beattie in Abergele, north Wales, explains why she and her husband Rob are leaving a gift to the Society in their wills. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Improving dementia support for LGBTQ+ people John Hammond in Brighton tells us how he’s drawing on his experiences to provide better support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. John Hammond in Brighton tells us how he’s drawing on his experiences to provide better support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 30 July 2021
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