Music therapy can help to manage and reduce agitation, isolation, depression and anxiety in people with dementia. Learn more about how music therapy can support a better quality of life for people living with the condition.
Music therapy can help to manage and reduce agitation, isolation, depression and anxiety in people with dementia. Learn more about how music therapy can support a better quality of life for people living with the condition.
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Amanda Quinn wasn’t aware that incontinence could be a symptom of dementia when she was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. Read her story, and learn why she feels the taboos around toilets must be broken.
Amanda Quinn wasn’t aware that incontinence could be a symptom of dementia when she was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 49. Read her story, and learn why she feels the taboos around toilets must be broken.
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Nimisha and her family are trying to provide the best support they can for her dad, Sharad. However, their experience of the dementia care system has been a constant struggle. Here, Nimisha shares her experiences of navigating a broken system of care.
Nimisha and her family are trying to provide the best support they can for her dad, Sharad. However, their experience of the dementia care system has been a constant struggle. Here, Nimisha shares her experiences of navigating a broken system of care.
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Peter, who is living with dementia, leads a healthy lifestyle and takes care of his well-being. With the help of his friend, Deb, Peter has penned his thoughts about his passion for cycling, and how keeping active is helping Peter live well with dementia.
Peter, who is living with dementia, leads a healthy lifestyle and takes care of his well-being. With the help of his friend, Deb, Peter has penned his thoughts about his passion for cycling, and how keeping active is helping Peter live well with dementia.
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Stunned by her dementia diagnosis, Margaret Willis had to battle her fears to reach a point of acceptance.
Stunned by her dementia diagnosis, Margaret Willis had to battle her fears to reach a point of acceptance.
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Alzheimer’s Society support has made a huge difference to Hanish Shah since his mother’s dementia diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s Society support has made a huge difference to Hanish Shah since his mother’s dementia diagnosis.
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A Derbyshire pottery group is making a difference for local people affected by dementia.
A Derbyshire pottery group is making a difference for local people affected by dementia.
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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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