Side by Side has brought joy to a volunteer in County Armagh, as well as to the person – now friend – who she supports.
Side by Side has brought joy to a volunteer in County Armagh, as well as to the person – now friend – who she supports.
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A scheme in Somerset is getting people home from hospital as soon as it’s safe.
A scheme in Somerset is getting people home from hospital as soon as it’s safe.
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If there isn’t already a Memory Walk event near you this autumn, you can still host your own, as Christine Bridges discovered last year.
If there isn’t already a Memory Walk event near you this autumn, you can still host your own, as Christine Bridges discovered last year.
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Dessie Ferguson, a 66-year old man with vascular dementia in Ballymena, answers our questions.
Dessie Ferguson, a 66-year old man with vascular dementia in Ballymena, answers our questions.
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In our 40th year, we celebrate the people who are making a real difference for people affected by dementia in their communities.
In our 40th year, we celebrate the people who are making a real difference for people affected by dementia in their communities.
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Wedi ei llorio gan ei diagnosis o ddementia, bu’n rhaid i Margaret Willis frwydro ei hofnau cyn iddi allu ei dderbyn.
Wedi ei llorio gan ei diagnosis o ddementia, bu’n rhaid i Margaret Willis frwydro ei hofnau cyn iddi allu ei dderbyn.
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Yn ein deugeinfed flwyddyn, rydym yn dathlu’r sawl sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn i bobl yn eu cymunedau sydd wedi eu heffeithio gan ddementia.
Yn ein deugeinfed flwyddyn, rydym yn dathlu’r sawl sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth go iawn i bobl yn eu cymunedau sydd wedi eu heffeithio gan ddementia.
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Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia.
Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia.
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Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum.
Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum.
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We held a parliamentary photo exhibition, highlighting the human cost of the social care crisis to MPs. Here you can see some of the images and hear from the people affected by dementia who were photographed.
We held a parliamentary photo exhibition, highlighting the human cost of the social care crisis to MPs. Here you can see some of the images and hear from the people affected by dementia who were photographed.
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Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.
Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.
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Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro.
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