Keith Day, a 73-year-old in Kent with frontotemporal dementia, answers our questions.
Keith Day, a 73-year-old in Kent with frontotemporal dementia, answers our questions.
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Julie Salkeld in County Durham explains why Memory Walk is such a special event.
Julie Salkeld in County Durham explains why Memory Walk is such a special event.
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Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer.
Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer.
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Meet Clarissa Giebel, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool.
Meet Clarissa Giebel, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool.
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Louisa Booth, Celebrity Manager, shares some of what goes on behind the scenes when working with our most high-profile supporters.
Louisa Booth, Celebrity Manager, shares some of what goes on behind the scenes when working with our most high-profile supporters.
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Meet Caroline Fawcett, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees.
Meet Caroline Fawcett, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees.
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Mae Graham Bond yng Nghydweli, 74 oed, yn rhannu’r hyn y mae’n ei wneud i fyw cystal â phosibl gyda dementia cymysg.
Mae Graham Bond yng Nghydweli, 74 oed, yn rhannu’r hyn y mae’n ei wneud i fyw cystal â phosibl gyda dementia cymysg.
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A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes.
A home-schooling project to grow tomatoes during coronavirus lockdown became a fulfilling gardening activity for people with dementia living in residential care homes.
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Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past.
Ting Ting's granny, Marion, had Alzheimer's. Following her death, Ting Ting was intrigued by how cushions can be used to trigger the memory of someone with dementia, and started a textile project inspired by her granny's past.
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After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia.
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia.
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When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple.
When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple.
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Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney.
Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney.
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