Real stories A musical about dementia activism, created by people living with dementia Dementia the Musical is a radical new show about dementia activism that’s been touring theatres across Scotland. Dementia the Musical is a radical new show about dementia activism that’s been touring theatres across Scotland. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories People with dementia try out ideas for festive gifts People affected by dementia in Norwich tell us what they think about gift ideas from our online shop for Christmas and other festivities. People affected by dementia in Norwich tell us what they think about gift ideas from our online shop for Christmas and other festivities. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories How top teamwork has helped us to raise thousands to fight dementia Radyr and Morganstown volunteer fundraising group member Mark Richards tells us about their £100,000 milestone. Radyr and Morganstown volunteer fundraising group member Mark Richards tells us about their £100,000 milestone. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories Caring for my Nan with dementia inspired me to change my career After caring for her nan, Emma Hutchin in Solihull left her job in teaching for a new career supporting people with dementia. After caring for her nan, Emma Hutchin in Solihull left her job in teaching for a new career supporting people with dementia. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories Dementia with Lewy bodies needs better health care at every level Kerry Hine, whose late husband had dementia with Lewy bodies, says people affected by the condition need improved support. Kerry Hine, whose late husband had dementia with Lewy bodies, says people affected by the condition need improved support. ... 29 November 2024
Real stories “Don’t stick your head in the sand if you think there is something not right” Jane and Graham faced a lengthy and difficult path to receiving a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Jane and Graham faced a lengthy and difficult path to receiving a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. ... 27 November 2024
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Real stories Why it's important to ignore the stigma and get your loved one a dementia diagnosis Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis. Husband and wife, George and Tencie share how they spotted the first signs of Alzheimer's disease and why it's important to ignore cultural stigma around getting a dementia diagnosis. ... 16 October 2024
Real stories Learning from life’s ups and downs to help stay positive after a dementia diagnosis For Howard Ducille, in Birmingham, acceptance has been an important part of how he’s dealt with his dementia. For Howard Ducille, in Birmingham, acceptance has been an important part of how he’s dealt with his dementia. ... 01 October 2024
Real stories The challenges of caring for someone who has diabetes as well as dementia Brenda from Swindon wants more awareness about the challenges of someone having both diabetes and dementia. Brenda from Swindon wants more awareness about the challenges of someone having both diabetes and dementia. ... 01 October 2024
Real stories How museums in Wales are making a difference for people with dementia We hear from people involved in a unique project that's helping museums in Wales to be more inclusive and involving. We hear from people involved in a unique project that's helping museums in Wales to be more inclusive and involving. ... 01 October 2024
Real stories My experience of ‘sundowning’ as a person living with dementia Lorraine Brown, in Kent, shares why she calls sundowning her ‘twilight zone’ and how it affects her. Lorraine Brown, in Kent, shares why she calls sundowning her ‘twilight zone’ and how it affects her. ... 01 October 2024