In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia.
In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia.
Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser.
Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser.
Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society.
Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society.
Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.
Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.
Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.
Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.
Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe.
Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe.
Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia.
Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia.
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