Real stories Researching support to help people with dementia live at home for longer Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Having your say improves transport and more for people affected by dementia Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change. Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories Diweddarodd Karen a Rob eu hewyllysiau i frwydro dementia ar gyfer cenedlaethau’r dyfodol Dyma Karen Beattie o Abergele, i esbonio pam ei bod hi a’i gŵr Rob yn gadael rhodd i’r Gymdeithas yn eu hewyllysiau. Dyma Karen Beattie o Abergele, i esbonio pam ei bod hi a’i gŵr Rob yn gadael rhodd i’r Gymdeithas yn eu hewyllysiau. ... 30 July 2021
Real stories My Grandad with dementia was a special part of my wedding Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day. Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day. ... 20 July 2021
Real stories ‘He will always be her husband, and my Grandad’: Tom’s dementia story Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana. Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana. ... 13 July 2021
Real stories Some of my most treasured moments have been after mum's dementia diagnosis Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives following her mam's diagnosis. Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives following her mam's diagnosis. ... 08 July 2021
Real stories ‘I can be Ann's voice in the wider world' - campaigning to cure the care system Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now. Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now. ... 28 June 2021
Real stories ‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 25 June 2021
Real stories A dementia poem for my dad – ‘Travel in your chair’ Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’. Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’. ... 18 June 2021
Real stories Grieving the loss of a grandparent with dementia and 'the storm' that follows The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. ... 16 June 2021
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: The Facing it together (FIT) group The Facing it together group is run by and for, people living with dementia in the Bradford area. Read more
Real stories ‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. ... 08 June 2021
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