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Real stories
A personal approach to activities for people affected by dementia

A Sussex-based charity provides social clubs based on what members want, including many people affected by dementia. 

A Sussex-based charity provides social clubs based on what members want, including many people affected by dementia. 

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30 September 2024
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People with dementia try out clever kitchen gadgets

People with dementia, carers and Society volunteers in south west London tell us what they think about clever kitchen aids. 

People with dementia, carers and Society volunteers in south west London tell us what they think about clever kitchen aids. 

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30 September 2024
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My quizzes have raised thousands to help fight dementia

Since his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Bryan Talbot, 85, in Oxfordshire has raised thousands for the Society by hosting pub quizzes.

Since his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Bryan Talbot, 85, in Oxfordshire has raised thousands for the Society by hosting pub quizzes.

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30 September 2024
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Volunteering for the Dementia Support Forum gives me a useful role

SeaSwallow, a Dementia Support Forum volunteer, shares how she got involved and why it’s such a valuable place.

SeaSwallow, a Dementia Support Forum volunteer, shares how she got involved and why it’s such a valuable place.

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30 September 2024
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End the disparity between dementia and cancer care

Tim Little wants the support you get after being told you have dementia to be more like that you’d get after a cancer diagnosis. 

Tim Little wants the support you get after being told you have dementia to be more like that you’d get after a cancer diagnosis. 

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30 September 2024
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I’m using my own experience to help other South Asian families access support for dementia

Both of Sania Rehman’s grandfathers had dementia, but their experiences were very different. After a career in IT, she has now become a Local Services Manager for Team Sahara (meaning ‘support’ in Urdu) who assist South Asian families to access culturally appropriate help.

Both of Sania Rehman’s grandfathers had dementia, but their experiences were very different. After a career in IT, she has now become a Local Services Manager for Team Sahara (meaning ‘support’ in Urdu) who assist South Asian families to access culturally appropriate help.

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08 August 2024
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Drawing on your own experience to help others dealing with a dementia diagnosis

Dawn Davies’ dementia diagnosis was a massive shock, but local support helped her turn things around.

Dawn Davies’ dementia diagnosis was a massive shock, but local support helped her turn things around.

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01 August 2024
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I want more families to talk openly about dementia, especially in Asian communities

Suki, in Southampton, cared for her late father after his dementia diagnosis and believes there needs be more openness, awareness and support.

Suki, in Southampton, cared for her late father after his dementia diagnosis and believes there needs be more openness, awareness and support.

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01 August 2024
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Time for Dementia means future healthcare professionals will have deeper understanding

Time for Dementia, the programme that’s making future healthcare professionals more aware of dementia, is 10 years old.

Time for Dementia, the programme that’s making future healthcare professionals more aware of dementia, is 10 years old.

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01 August 2024
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Supporting African and African Caribbean communities with dementia

Sheffield’s Memory Hub provides culturally appropriate support for people of African and African Caribbean heritage. 

Sheffield’s Memory Hub provides culturally appropriate support for people of African and African Caribbean heritage. 

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01 August 2024
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People with dementia try out Cognitive Books and the Matching Memories game

People living with dementia tell us what they think of products specially designed to prompt conversation and reminiscence.

People living with dementia tell us what they think of products specially designed to prompt conversation and reminiscence.

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01 August 2024
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Memory Walks help us to unite against dementia

Michelle Spratt from Wokingham, Berkshire tells us why Memory Walks are now a firm family tradition. 

Michelle Spratt from Wokingham, Berkshire tells us why Memory Walks are now a firm family tradition. 

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01 August 2024
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