Real stories The impact of decades of homophobia on a person’s experience of dementia After caring for his late partner, Neil Cutler is determined to improve support for other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. After caring for his late partner, Neil Cutler is determined to improve support for other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories The dementia care postcode lottery must end Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care are further proof that dementia isn’t prioritised. Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care are further proof that dementia isn’t prioritised. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories How my grandparents inspired my career in dementia care Kerri Sparrowe says the experience of dementia in her family cemented her passion and drive to work in dementia care. Kerri Sparrowe says the experience of dementia in her family cemented her passion and drive to work in dementia care. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories ‘Do something you enjoy and be brave’ – ideas for raising funds to fight dementia Three Alzheimer’s Society supporters share their tips about how to get the most out of fundraising. Three Alzheimer’s Society supporters share their tips about how to get the most out of fundraising. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories People affected by dementia try out continence care products People affected by dementia review a range of products that are designed to help when someone has continence problems. People affected by dementia review a range of products that are designed to help when someone has continence problems. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories Companion Calls volunteer – ‘My phone calls help a person with dementia feel less lonely’ Eden Byrne, in Belfast, shares why she loves being a Companion Calls volunteer. Eden Byrne, in Belfast, shares why she loves being a Companion Calls volunteer. ... 29 May 2025
Real stories Stuart and Carol Jennings: Reflections from a carer Stuart and Carol Jennings have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research. Following the first anniversary of his wife’s death, Stuart reflects on the experience of the 12 years he spent caring for her. Stuart and Carol Jennings have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research. Following the first anniversary of his wife’s death, Stuart reflects on the experience of the 12 years he spent caring for her. ... 25 April 2025
Real stories My 100km trek across the Sahara to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society An extract from Mary-Joy Albutt’s blog on why she decided to trek across the Sahara for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of her Mum who lived with dementia for 12 years. An extract from Mary-Joy Albutt’s blog on why she decided to trek across the Sahara for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of her Mum who lived with dementia for 12 years. ... 17 April 2025
Real stories ‘Just because people have dementia doesn’t mean they are useless’ Mick Lambert, in Hertfordshire, is a man on a mission to change people’s perceptions of dementia. Mick Lambert, in Hertfordshire, is a man on a mission to change people’s perceptions of dementia. ... 28 March 2025
Real stories ‘I left my job and moved home to be my mum’s dementia carer’ After his mum’s dementia diagnosis, Matt Alam was determined to do everything he could to care for her. After his mum’s dementia diagnosis, Matt Alam was determined to do everything he could to care for her. ... 28 March 2025
Real stories Dementia carers unite to make their voices heard An inspiring group of dementia carers in Wakefield is determined to find solutions and create change. An inspiring group of dementia carers in Wakefield is determined to find solutions and create change. ... 28 March 2025
Real stories ‘I made my comedy debut at a dementia talent show’ Maureen Kay shares her experience of her comedy debut in Dementia’s Got Talent at the Darlington Hippodrome. Maureen Kay shares her experience of her comedy debut in Dementia’s Got Talent at the Darlington Hippodrome. ... 28 March 2025