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Receiving my age-cat prize from Ron Hill - City of Salford 10K, Sep 2017.

A Legend Living The Life He Loves

July 13, 2024October 30, 2018 by Alan Miles

For 50 years Ron Hill has inspired me. First as one of our greatest distance runners. And now as a new kind of champion as he speaks out about Alzheimers.

Categories voices Tags dementia, inspiration, running, wellbeing
Is it a scam?

Time For A Scam Cam?

July 14, 2024September 30, 2018 by Alan Miles

Fraudsters reportedly scammed nearly 49,000 older people in the UK last year. People with dementia are particularly at risk. What can we do to protect them?

Categories opinion Tags care, dangers, dementia, parent with dementia

We Need To Stop Talking About Dementia

July 14, 2024September 16, 2018 by Alan Miles

When we see the word ‘dementia’, it’s hard not to think of all its negative connotations. The word itself scares people. So here’s a challenge. Let’s find a better alternative.

Categories opinion Tags dementia, projects for you
Dementia and alternative truths

Whose Truth Is It Anyway?

July 14, 2024September 12, 2018 by Alan Miles

In today’s world, it can be hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. But maybe dementia can teach us empathy – to learn to tolerate alternative truths. For dementia carers, it’s an important lesson to learn.

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, care, dementia, memory, symptoms
The GP visit

Early Signs Of Dementia

July 15, 2024August 14, 2018 by Alan Miles

From our Carer Tips series: What are the early signs of dementia, and when is it time to talk to the GP? This was our experience.

Categories carer tips Tags Alzheimers, dementia, GP, symptoms, Young Onset Dementia
Dementia-Friendly House - BRE Innovation Park

A Dementia-Friendly House – And Life

July 15, 2024July 31, 2018 by Alan Miles

Could dementia-friendly housing help people with the illness to live at home for longer? Perhaps. But housing alone isn’t enough …

Categories opinion Tags care-home, dementia, dementia-friendly, The Bine
Dementia and pets - 3

Dementia And Pets

July 15, 2024July 29, 2018 by Alan Miles

Pets can give people with dementia a lot of joy – but may give hard-pressed carers extra work. So what about taking on short-term assignments?

Categories The Bine Tags activities, dementia, The Bine, volunteering
Lena - diagnosed with dementia - and her carer, Alan

A Dementia Carer’s Plea: Let’s Work Together

May 18, 2026July 26, 2018 by Alan Miles

Being a dementia carer can be exhausting, dispiriting work, as we fight our battles alone. But if we supported one another, life could be very different.

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, dementia, wellbeing
St George's Day - maypole dance

Being Normal

July 15, 2024July 24, 2018 by Alan Miles

When you’re living with dementia, it doesn’t help when people and circumstances keep reminding you of it. It’s better when you can just forget all about it

Categories stories Tags Alzheimers, dementia, wellbeing
A parent with dementia: removing the stress

Won’t Someone Open This Door?

July 15, 2024July 13, 2018 by Alan Miles

It’s not just the person diagnosed who’s affected by dementia. If you have a parent with dementia, there can be enormous emotional stress too. Here’s how we plan to help.

Categories The Bine Tags care, care-home, dementia, parent with dementia, stress, The Bine
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