A Legend Living The Life He Loves
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.
dementia
Time For A Scam Cam?
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?
We Need To Stop Talking About Dementia
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.
Whose Truth Is It Anyway?
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.
Early Signs Of Dementia
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.
A Dementia-Friendly House – And Life
Could dementia-friendly housing help people with the illness to live at home for longer? Perhaps. But housing alone isn’t enough …
Dementia And Pets
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?
A Dementia Carer’s Plea: Let’s Work Together
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.
Being Normal
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
Won’t Someone Open This Door?
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.