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Advice How to support a person with dementia at Christmas Christmas means many things to many people—from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are 8 ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas. Christmas means many things to many people—from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are 8 ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas. ... 27 October 2025
Information How to have a dementia-friendly Diwali Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia. Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia. ... 07 October 2025
Advice Ramadan and dementia care If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. Shree shares her advice for other Muslim carers. If you or the person with dementia you care for observes Ramadan, we have information to support you. Shree Mehta cares for her grandmother, Sharda, who has vascular dementia. Shree shares her advice for other Muslim carers. ... 26 February 2025
Real stories People with dementia try out ideas for festive gifts People affected by dementia in Norwich tell us what they think about gift ideas from our online shop for Christmas and other festivities. People affected by dementia in Norwich tell us what they think about gift ideas from our online shop for Christmas and other festivities. ... 29 November 2024
Advice 6 ideas for a dementia-friendly Chanukah A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. ... 23 October 2024
Advice How to support a person with dementia during fireworks For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks. For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks. ... 02 September 2024
Advice Worrying about the impact of someone’s dementia symptoms on a social event Talking Point members’ advice for someone anxious about an upcoming event because of how dementia affects a family member’s behaviour. Talking Point members’ advice for someone anxious about an upcoming event because of how dementia affects a family member’s behaviour. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories My memory is getting worse, but I remember our Chinese New Year traditions clearly Chinese New Year holds many memories for Annie Chinfen, and being 92 and living with Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t stop her celebrating now. Annie explains the significance of the celebration, and what it means to her. Chinese New Year holds many memories for Annie Chinfen, and being 92 and living with Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t stop her celebrating now. Annie explains the significance of the celebration, and what it means to her. ... 31 January 2022
Information Helping a person with dementia feel part of festivities if you can’t be with them Advice about what you can do to support a friend or relative to feel connected on Christmas Day. Advice about what you can do to support a friend or relative to feel connected on Christmas Day. ... 30 November 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society to benefit from the Telegraph’s Christmas Charity Appeal The Telegraph’s Christmas Charity Appeal 2021 is supporting four charities for its annual fundraising campaign, which last year raised over £800,000. Read more
Advice Activity ideas: Autumn festivals We look at ways for people affected by dementia to continue enjoying festivities, both indoor and outdoor, during autumn this year. We look at ways for people affected by dementia to continue enjoying festivities, both indoor and outdoor, during autumn this year. ... 02 November 2021
Real stories My Grandad with dementia was a special part of my wedding Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day. Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day. ... 20 July 2021
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