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Real stories
Spending time in nature when you have dementia can help your wellbeing

James Spinks, who lives with dementia in Surrey, shares how spending time in nature keeps his brain and body active. 

James Spinks, who lives with dementia in Surrey, shares how spending time in nature keeps his brain and body active. 

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01 August 2024
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Using yoga and meditation to help people with dementia

Nick Stolerman changed careers to become a yoga and meditation teacher and inspired by family experience, he now helps people with dementia.

Nick Stolerman changed careers to become a yoga and meditation teacher and inspired by family experience, he now helps people with dementia.

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01 August 2024
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We need equity in dementia support for everyone

Kiran Kaur Barn says everyone should have access to the kind of dementia support that they need, including within her own Sikh community. 

Kiran Kaur Barn says everyone should have access to the kind of dementia support that they need, including within her own Sikh community. 

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01 August 2024
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Working together for vital community dementia support through football

Organised by the Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), representatives from 16 Premier League and English Football League clubs and their charitable foundations came together at the Developing Dementia Initiatives workshop at Premier League headquarters in London.

Organised by the Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), representatives from 16 Premier League and English Football League clubs and their charitable foundations came together at the Developing Dementia Initiatives workshop at Premier League headquarters in London.

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24 July 2024
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Remaining independent and living healthily following a dementia diagnosis

Lal Kissoon has always aimed high, and his dementia diagnosis hasn’t changed his plan to reach 100.

Lal Kissoon has always aimed high, and his dementia diagnosis hasn’t changed his plan to reach 100.

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31 May 2024
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Looking after your wellbeing while finding the right care for a person with dementia

Glenys Smith, near Bristol, shares the challenges of caring for her husband Ralph who recently moved to a care home. She also shares wellbeing advice for other carers.

Glenys Smith, near Bristol, shares the challenges of caring for her husband Ralph who recently moved to a care home. She also shares wellbeing advice for other carers.

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31 May 2024
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People affected by dementia interview Blood Biomarker Challenge researchers

The Blood Biomarker Challenge aims to revolutionise dementia diagnosis on the NHS. Anita Goundry and Tom Lawless interview two of its lead researchers.

The Blood Biomarker Challenge aims to revolutionise dementia diagnosis on the NHS. Anita Goundry and Tom Lawless interview two of its lead researchers.

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31 May 2024
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I have dementia and I was targeted by scammers

Pete Middleton, in Northamptonshire, tells us how he was targeted by scammers to help stop it from happening to others.

Pete Middleton, in Northamptonshire, tells us how he was targeted by scammers to help stop it from happening to others.

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31 May 2024
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Bringing the benefits of live music to care homes and hospitals

Music in Hospitals & Care shares the joy and benefits of live music with the places that need it most.

Music in Hospitals & Care shares the joy and benefits of live music with the places that need it most.

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31 May 2024
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Convincing local NHS decision-makers to prioritise dementia

Philip Angrave says writing to your MP isn’t the only way to make dementia a priority in your local area.

Philip Angrave says writing to your MP isn’t the only way to make dementia a priority in your local area.

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31 May 2024
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People with dementia try out lifelike pets and robotic companions

People living with dementia tell us what they think of a range of products designed to be pet companions.

People living with dementia tell us what they think of a range of products designed to be pet companions.

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31 May 2024
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Volunteering at a fundraising event for Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Mum

Caroline Nesbitt, in Grimsby, volunteered to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society after caring for her mum. She shares what motivated her to step in.

Caroline Nesbitt, in Grimsby, volunteered to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society after caring for her mum. She shares what motivated her to step in.

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31 May 2024
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