Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace.
Mark Hatzer knows first-hand how difficult it can be having a job alongside caring for someone with dementia. Here Mark shares his tips on knowing your legal rights within the workplace.
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My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease.
My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease.
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A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses.
A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses.
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Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres.
Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres.
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As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle.
As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle.
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Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs.
Having received strong family support after his wife developed dementia, Pratap Sanghrajka advises others to be open about their needs.
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The Welsh Ambulance Service is working with people affected by dementia so that it can improve their experiences.
The Welsh Ambulance Service is working with people affected by dementia so that it can improve their experiences.
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A seated gymnastics class that’s helping thinking skills, balance and co-ordination.
A seated gymnastics class that’s helping thinking skills, balance and co-ordination.
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A Dementia Friend in Northern Ireland talks about volunteering for Side by Side in an unusual setting.
A Dementia Friend in Northern Ireland talks about volunteering for Side by Side in an unusual setting.
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Peter McArdle, a 72-year old man with vascular dementia in Calderdale, answers our questions.
Peter McArdle, a 72-year old man with vascular dementia in Calderdale, answers our questions.
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As we mark 40 years of the Society, we speak to the campaigners working to end injustice for everyone affected by dementia.
As we mark 40 years of the Society, we speak to the campaigners working to end injustice for everyone affected by dementia.
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A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research.
A supporter in Hereford with dementia is running this year’s London Marathon as part of the Dementia Revolution to fund groundbreaking research.
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