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Pets bringing companionship to people affected by dementia

Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. 

Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. 

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29 September 2023
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Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis

John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. 

John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support. 

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22 September 2023
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Adapting to life with Alzheimer’s disease after 55 years of marriage

Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. 

Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for nearly 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis together. 

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14 September 2023
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How my husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia at 42

Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story.

Mark Preston was in his forties when he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. His wife Caroline, with whom he has a three-year-old son, shares their powerful story.

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31 August 2023
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I complete 5km every day to raise money for dementia in memory of dad

Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support.

Craig is a Regional Discipline Manager at The FA. Following his dad Eric’s vascular dementia diagnosis, Craig set himself a challenge to complete 5km every day for a year to raise money for dementia support.

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09 August 2023
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Adapting to a new family life after a dementia diagnosis

Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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01 August 2023
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Looking back on the challenges of caring for someone with dementia

Kash Khunkhuna recalls how she and her family supported her late father-in-law.

Kash Khunkhuna recalls how she and her family supported her late father-in-law.

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01 August 2023
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Meet Dementia together magazine’s co-production panel

A panel of people affected by dementia co-produced a special issue of our magazine with us.

A panel of people affected by dementia co-produced a special issue of our magazine with us.

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01 August 2023
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Creative showcase for people living with dementia

We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… 

We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… 

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01 August 2023
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Why I want to take part in Memory Walk this autumn

Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad.

Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad.

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01 August 2023
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Awaiting a 10-year dementia plan for England

Dementia doesn’t wait for ‘due course’ – Nigel Hullah says people living with dementia deserve better.

Dementia doesn’t wait for ‘due course’ – Nigel Hullah says people living with dementia deserve better.

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01 August 2023
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Living with dementia and ‘still out there’ working and volunteering

We hear from people with dementia who’ve challenged others’ expectations by continuing to work in various ways.

We hear from people with dementia who’ve challenged others’ expectations by continuing to work in various ways.

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01 August 2023
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