John Hammond in Brighton tells us how he’s drawing on his experiences to provide better support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
John Hammond in Brighton tells us how he’s drawing on his experiences to provide better support for LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
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Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London.
Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London.
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Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change.
Kirstie MacLean Kalonji, Sector Engagement Policy Manager, shares how people affected by dementia are influencing vital change.
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Dyma Karen Beattie o Abergele, i esbonio pam ei bod hi a’i gŵr Rob yn gadael rhodd i’r Gymdeithas yn eu hewyllysiau.
Dyma Karen Beattie o Abergele, i esbonio pam ei bod hi a’i gŵr Rob yn gadael rhodd i’r Gymdeithas yn eu hewyllysiau.
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Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day.
Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day.
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Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana.
Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana.
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Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives following her mam's diagnosis.
Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives following her mam's diagnosis.
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Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now.
Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now.
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Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
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Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’.
Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’.
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The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease.
The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease.
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