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Christmas is bittersweet for families living with dementia

Dementia Adviser Jaime Berry talks about her experiences of helping families dealing with dementia at Christmas and how she helps make it work for them.

Dementia Adviser Jaime Berry talks about her experiences of helping families dealing with dementia at Christmas and how she helps make it work for them.

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03 November 2025
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5 creative activities to help people living with dementia
When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved. When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved.
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29 October 2025
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'It’s been a real lifeline' – Del and Margaret’s experience getting involved with Alzheimer's Society

Del and Margaret share how getting involved with Alzheimer's Society has improved their lives.

Del and Margaret share how getting involved with Alzheimer's Society has improved their lives.

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27 October 2025
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"I was told I was too young to have dementia"

Anita Goundry lives in Durham and was diagnosed with mixed dementia aged 50. She shares her experience and how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed.

Anita Goundry lives in Durham and was diagnosed with mixed dementia aged 50. She shares her experience and how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed.

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10 October 2025
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Determined to live my best life despite my dementia diagnosis

Coral Bayley in West Sussex has always been independent with a positive attitude, and she’s kept the same approach since her dementia diagnosis.

Coral Bayley in West Sussex has always been independent with a positive attitude, and she’s kept the same approach since her dementia diagnosis.

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01 October 2025
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‘Life is for living and making a difference’ – how dementia has affected my family and my outlook

Sally Beckett, in Birmingham, has supported three close family members with Alzheimer’s and says that it has influenced how she lives her life. 

Sally Beckett, in Birmingham, has supported three close family members with Alzheimer’s and says that it has influenced how she lives her life. 

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01 October 2025
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How I keep my passion for the outdoors alive after my dementia diagnosis

Patrick Moorhouse, in Milton Keynes, talks about his active life before he noticed his dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.

Patrick Moorhouse, in Milton Keynes, talks about his active life before he noticed his dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.

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01 October 2025
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Sharing my experiences to campaign for better dementia diagnosis

Moira Owens, in Caernarfon, doesn’t want anyone else to feel how she did after her husband’s dementia diagnosis.

Moira Owens, in Caernarfon, doesn’t want anyone else to feel how she did after her husband’s dementia diagnosis.

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01 October 2025
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How insurance firms have come together to fight dementia

A partnership of insurance professionals and firms is driving change for people affected by dementia.

A partnership of insurance professionals and firms is driving change for people affected by dementia.

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01 October 2025
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People affected by dementia try out a smart reminder device

A group of people with dementia and carers try out a new reminder clock that also helps you stay connected with family and friends.

 

A group of people with dementia and carers try out a new reminder clock that also helps you stay connected with family and friends.

 

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01 October 2025
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Helping to organise a dementia festival and raise awareness in my community

Nigel Palmer, in Leicester, is part of a group who helped co-design a dementia festival from start to finish. 

Nigel Palmer, in Leicester, is part of a group who helped co-design a dementia festival from start to finish. 

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01 October 2025
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A dream of a life before dementia

Julie shares her memory of a dreamlike encounter with her husband, Ray, who has vascular dementia and Alzheimer's.

Julie shares her memory of a dreamlike encounter with her husband, Ray, who has vascular dementia and Alzheimer's.

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25 September 2025
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