Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Lorraine Brown's story After her diagnosis, Lorraine Brown got involved with Alzheimer's Society to help shape Society's attitudes to dementia. Find out more. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Sue Boex's story Sue Boex has been volunteering for Alzheimer's Society for over 10 years and is a Research Network member. Find out more about what she does and why. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Karen Kitch's story Karen Kitch, who is living with dementia, has helped out at our Welsh staff Welcome Days. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Shelagh Robinson's story Shelagh Robinson is living with dementia. Find out how she helped to influence MPs to improve post diagnosis support. Read more
Real stories My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through' Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. ... 04 June 2021
Real stories 'During lockdown, getting out for a walk kept me sane' - Living well with dementia and arthritis Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. ... 02 June 2021
Real stories From the heart: We all need more empathy and understanding After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own. After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Bright ideas: Investment today for a breakthrough in dementia research tomorrow Alzheimer’s Society has announced significant funding for some of the most talented dementia researchers around. Alzheimer’s Society has announced significant funding for some of the most talented dementia researchers around. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Mary’s legacy: Improving people’s understanding about dementia across generations A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story. A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Dementia after coronavirus: Looking forward to more ups than downs Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future. Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Q&A: Gail Gregory, who lives with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease Gail Gregory, a 56-year-old in Lancashire with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions. Gail Gregory, a 56-year-old in Lancashire with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions. ... 01 June 2021
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