Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia.
Lockdown paused many of the activities that had been helping Barney Thompson come to terms with his dementia.
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Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia.
Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Society’s support line continues to provide practical advice, information and emotional support to thousands of callers.
Alzheimer’s Society’s support line continues to provide practical advice, information and emotional support to thousands of callers.
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Music has become even more important for many since lockdown began, and Playlist for Life continues to help people harness its power.
Music has become even more important for many since lockdown began, and Playlist for Life continues to help people harness its power.
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Lily Harris, who is 76 and lives in Wales, speaks about her special relationship with Lucy Davies, one of our dementia support workers.
Lily Harris, who is 76 and lives in Wales, speaks about her special relationship with Lucy Davies, one of our dementia support workers.
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After lockdown started, Tania Barella was one of many Santander UK staff to volunteer to help stay in touch with people.
After lockdown started, Tania Barella was one of many Santander UK staff to volunteer to help stay in touch with people.
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John O’Doherty, a 61-year old man in Greater Manchester with vascular dementia, answers our questions.
John O’Doherty, a 61-year old man in Greater Manchester with vascular dementia, answers our questions.
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Michelle Pease in Basildon, Essex, tells us how setting up an online tribute page in memory of her mum, Dorothy Chambers, has helped her family.
Michelle Pease in Basildon, Essex, tells us how setting up an online tribute page in memory of her mum, Dorothy Chambers, has helped her family.
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Lorraine King, Singing for the Brain Leader in south-west Wales, shares how we’ve carried on joining in song through lockdown.
Lorraine King, Singing for the Brain Leader in south-west Wales, shares how we’ve carried on joining in song through lockdown.
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Tracy, a speech-language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with communication - particularly in expressive and receptive language.
Tracy, a speech-language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with communication - particularly in expressive and receptive language.
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Martin Dewhurst’s book, 'Another Cup of Tea’, is a journal through his experiences of being a full-time carer for his mum with dementia. Martin hopes his journey of highs and lows will help others find their way to cope with the role.
Martin Dewhurst’s book, 'Another Cup of Tea’, is a journal through his experiences of being a full-time carer for his mum with dementia. Martin hopes his journey of highs and lows will help others find their way to cope with the role.
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Liz and her husband, Carl who has vascular dementia, have been in the crafting business since the late 1970s. Since Carl's early retirement at 48 years old, they now spend time together making wooden animals for their friends’ gardens.
Liz and her husband, Carl who has vascular dementia, have been in the crafting business since the late 1970s. Since Carl's early retirement at 48 years old, they now spend time together making wooden animals for their friends’ gardens.
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