Real stories I wear my Forget me not Appeal badge for Eric Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research. ... 15 April 2024 1comment.
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Real stories Taking on Trek26 for my gramps and everyone affected by dementia Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year. ... 04 April 2024 0comments.
Real stories Talking to others and going to groups helps me to support my husband who has Alzheimer’s disease Daisy Timms shares how speaking openly and keeping in touch with people helps her to support her husband Roy, who has Alzheimer’s disease. Daisy Timms shares how speaking openly and keeping in touch with people helps her to support her husband Roy, who has Alzheimer’s disease. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Drawing on an impressive photographic career after a dementia diagnosis Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Carers whose partners have dementia need more understanding Cordelia Galgut wants people to stop minimising carers’ experiences, especially when their partner lives in residential care. Cordelia Galgut wants people to stop minimising carers’ experiences, especially when their partner lives in residential care. ... 28 March 2024 2comments.
Real stories A panel of people affected by dementia help to make London dementia friendly A panel of people affected by dementia has been helping to make London more dementia friendly. Panel members and others gathered together earlier this year to look back on their achievements. A panel of people affected by dementia has been helping to make London more dementia friendly. Panel members and others gathered together earlier this year to look back on their achievements. ... 28 March 2024 1comment.
Real stories A 24-hour guitar marathon to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society Ann MacCarthy in Derbyshire shares what it was like to play in a 24-hour guitar marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Ann MacCarthy in Derbyshire shares what it was like to play in a 24-hour guitar marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Sharing the highs and lows of caring for a parent who has dementia on Instagram Hannah Cochrane, in West Yorkshire, shares why she posts about the realities of caring for her mum on social media. Hannah Cochrane, in West Yorkshire, shares why she posts about the realities of caring for her mum on social media. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories People with dementia try out a clock with everyday reminders People living with dementia try out the Day Hub – a new day clock with easy-to-use reminders for daily tasks. People living with dementia try out the Day Hub – a new day clock with easy-to-use reminders for daily tasks. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Real stories Bill's story: "Someone who's dying of dementia does so over and over again" Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia. ... 20 March 2024 19comments.
Real stories Dad and I have shared unforgettable football memories, even since his dementia diagnosis Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team. Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team. ... 20 March 2024 0comments.