Real stories We need better care home support for people at all stages of dementia Lucy Paddy, in Leeds, says the process of finding a care home for a person with dementia needs to change, and so do systems and services within care homes. Lucy Paddy, in Leeds, says the process of finding a care home for a person with dementia needs to change, and so do systems and services within care homes. ... 28 March 2025
Real stories A dementia poem for Mother's day: 'The homecoming' Tony has enjoyed success as a poet and writer in retirement. Sadly, both his late mother and his wife Sheila were diagnosed with dementia. Tony's focus has turned to raising awareness of the condition. His poem, 'The Homecoming', is a tribute to his mother, Gladys. Tony has enjoyed success as a poet and writer in retirement. Sadly, both his late mother and his wife Sheila were diagnosed with dementia. Tony's focus has turned to raising awareness of the condition. His poem, 'The Homecoming', is a tribute to his mother, Gladys. ... 25 March 2025
Real stories Our epic scooter tour of the UK to fundraise for dementia Alison Bowen, in East Sussex, shares how she and a team of scooterists rode hundreds of miles to help fight dementia. Alison Bowen, in East Sussex, shares how she and a team of scooterists rode hundreds of miles to help fight dementia. ... 18 March 2025
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Real stories Adapting to life as a young dementia carer Eden is a young carer from Belfast. Caring for her Granny with vascular dementia, and her younger brother with autism, she shares how she feels impacted by dementia at 21. Eden is a young carer from Belfast. Caring for her Granny with vascular dementia, and her younger brother with autism, she shares how she feels impacted by dementia at 21. ... 03 March 2025
Real stories It’s important to have people around you after a dementia diagnosis Jitendra in Bradford is grateful for the support he’s had since his dementia diagnosis – from professionals, family and friends. Jitendra in Bradford is grateful for the support he’s had since his dementia diagnosis – from professionals, family and friends. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories ‘Staying sociable is important for us both’ – getting support as a dementia carer After her husband Roy’s dementia diagnosis, Maria Newson has learned how important it is to reach out for help as a carer. After her husband Roy’s dementia diagnosis, Maria Newson has learned how important it is to reach out for help as a carer. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories Longitude Prize – meet the finalists using technology to help people with dementia We meet the five finalists for the Longitude Prize on Dementia and learn about their groundbreaking innovations. We meet the five finalists for the Longitude Prize on Dementia and learn about their groundbreaking innovations. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories How cognitive stimulation therapy has helped me with my dementia Margaret Bloor, in Greater Manchester, says that cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) has made a big difference to her. Margaret Bloor, in Greater Manchester, says that cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) has made a big difference to her. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories People with dementia try out easy-to-use mobile and landline phones People with dementia in Peterborough tell us what they think about dementia-friendly smartphones and landline handsets. People with dementia in Peterborough tell us what they think about dementia-friendly smartphones and landline handsets. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories Helping Wolves fans affected by dementia to know they still belong Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and its charitable arm, the Wolves Foundation, are finding how best to include people with dementia and carers. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and its charitable arm, the Wolves Foundation, are finding how best to include people with dementia and carers. ... 30 January 2025
Real stories My dad’s dementia journey inspired us to create gifts for others Sharon Daltrey from Kent wants other people to benefit from the creative ways she found to connect with her late father. Sharon Daltrey from Kent wants other people to benefit from the creative ways she found to connect with her late father. ... 30 January 2025