Dave Carey, Director of Mid-Market & Speciality Lines, Aviva, is an IUAD Advocate and supporter of Alzheimer’s Society. Dave’s mum was diagnosed with dementia three years ago and this is their story.
Having initially struggled to accept his dementia diagnosis, Musharraff Ali is now sharing his story to benefit others.
Having initially struggled to accept his dementia diagnosis, Musharraff Ali is now sharing his story to benefit others.
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Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home.
Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home.
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Volunteers, staff and interpreters are supporting people from a range of communities during the pandemic.
Volunteers, staff and interpreters are supporting people from a range of communities during the pandemic.
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Museums are finding creative new ways to stay engaged with people who have dementia during the pandemic.
Museums are finding creative new ways to stay engaged with people who have dementia during the pandemic.
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Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.
Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.
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Cherry Evans shares how the Community Makers network has helped her to continue supporting people affected by dementia since the first lockdown.
Cherry Evans shares how the Community Makers network has helped her to continue supporting people affected by dementia since the first lockdown.
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Myrtle Brown, a 73-year old woman in Newtownards with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions.
Myrtle Brown, a 73-year old woman in Newtownards with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions.
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Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
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Meet Sarah Ryan, Alzheimer’s Society Junior Fellow at the University of Manchester.
Meet Sarah Ryan, Alzheimer’s Society Junior Fellow at the University of Manchester.
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Writer/Editor Addy Olutunmogun on how we update our dementia information, which helps thousands of people every day.
Writer/Editor Addy Olutunmogun on how we update our dementia information, which helps thousands of people every day.
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Peter has been looking after his wife, Joyce, for over 12 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 58. Peter finds comfort in writing poetry, and hopes others will benefit from reading his poem about dementia.
Peter has been looking after his wife, Joyce, for over 12 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 58. Peter finds comfort in writing poetry, and hopes others will benefit from reading his poem about dementia.
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