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Real stories Mum's loss of expressive and receptive language: Tracy's dementia story Tracy, a speech-language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with communication - particularly in expressive and receptive language. Tracy, a speech-language therapist, tells us about her mum's journey through the stages of dementia and the difficulties dementia causes with communication - particularly in expressive and receptive language. ... 28 July 2020
Real stories Gift ideas: People affected by dementia try out our present list Three groups in Bristol came together and let us know what they think about a selection of gift ideas. Three groups in Bristol came together and let us know what they think about a selection of gift ideas. ... 28 November 2019
Real stories Reluctant to tell my family about my dementia diagnosis Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. Charles Duberry had the courage to travel 4,000 miles for a new life in the UK. But he struggled to tell his family about his dementia diagnosis. His niece Evelyn Ayersadofo and his dementia support worker, Taiyaba Zeria tell of his remarkable journey from Monserrat to Manor House. ... 18 October 2019
Real stories Breaking the cultural taboo of dementia among Pakistani communities Khalid is from a British Pakistani family in Leeds that helped to care for his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Khalid is raising awareness about the condition and tackling the cultural stigma of dementia. Khalid is from a British Pakistani family in Leeds that helped to care for his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Now, Khalid is raising awareness about the condition and tackling the cultural stigma of dementia. ... 18 September 2019
Information Losing your English: ‘Reverting’ to your mother tongue as dementia progresses Dementia can affect how well a bilingual person can communicate in their second language. Read our advice for a reader whose father is losing his English language. Dementia can affect how well a bilingual person can communicate in their second language. Read our advice for a reader whose father is losing his English language. ... 03 June 2019
Information Colli eich Saesneg: ‘Dychwelyd’ at eich mamiaith wrth i ddementia waethygu’n raddol Pan mae dementia yn effeithio ar allu person dwyieithog i gyfathrebu yn ei ail iaith. Pan mae dementia yn effeithio ar allu person dwyieithog i gyfathrebu yn ei ail iaith. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Your questions answered by people affected by dementia For 2019's Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and here are their answers to your dementia questions. For 2019's Dementia Action Week we invited people affected by dementia to takeover our social media and answer your questions. The theme was #AskUsAnything and here are their answers to your dementia questions. ... 24 May 2019
Real stories ‘Talking about my dementia makes me feel included’ - John's story John, 68, appears in our Dementia Action Week film - Kids interview people with dementia. John was diagnosed with dementia five years ago. He spoke to us about his experiences and shared some advice on talking about dementia with someone you know. John, 68, appears in our Dementia Action Week film - Kids interview people with dementia. John was diagnosed with dementia five years ago. He spoke to us about his experiences and shared some advice on talking about dementia with someone you know. ... 23 May 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Tips for dementia-friendly 1-2-1 conversations and interviews Tips developed with people living with dementia, on how to conduct 1-2-1 interviews and conversations. Read more
Information 'This is me': Free dementia resource to help support people receiving care ‘This is me’ is a free resource that can be used to record important details about a person with dementia, such as their likes and dislikes. It helps more people with dementia receive personalised care while they are in hospital, a care home, or under the care of health and social care professionals. ‘This is me’ is a free resource that can be used to record important details about a person with dementia, such as their likes and dislikes. It helps more people with dementia receive personalised care while they are in hospital, a care home, or under the care of health and social care professionals. ... 18 March 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Helpcards to support people with memory problems or dementia Helpcards are for people with dementia or memory problems. They can make it easier for the person to get support when they’re out in the community. Read more
Real stories Mum has dementia and repeats the same questions 100 times over For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions. ... 06 November 2018
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