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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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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Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis.
Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis.
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Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care.
Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care.
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Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK.
Val’s partner Ivana has Alzheimer’s disease and currently lives in a care home. Here Val shares her reaction to the BBC’s Panorama: Crisis in Care programme and her experience of the failing care system in the UK.
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After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a TV series and being an ambassador for Dementia Revolution.
After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a TV series and being an ambassador for Dementia Revolution.
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Conscious of stigma and myths about dementia in many communities, Dewan Choudhury wants his story to help create change.
Conscious of stigma and myths about dementia in many communities, Dewan Choudhury wants his story to help create change.
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In our 40th year, we look at how people affected by dementia are influencing how we develop Dementia Connect, our new service.
In our 40th year, we look at how people affected by dementia are influencing how we develop Dementia Connect, our new service.
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