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Real stories The value of accepting help when caring for a relative with dementia Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person. Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Young-onset dementia support group that's a lifeline for its members Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Roedd agwedd Andy at ddementia wedi newid ar ôl iddo gael ei ddiagnosis - nawr mae e’n newid agweddau pobl eraill hefyd Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories As a nurse and social worker I learned the care system inside out. Now I'm calling for urgent change Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system. Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system. ... 15 September 2022
Real stories My dementia diagnosis experience was abhorrent so I became a campaigner When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. ... 07 September 2022
Real stories Caring for my mum with dementia will strengthen my relationship with my own child Lara's mum, Sandee, has dementia. As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family, through a moving account of their journey. Lara's mum, Sandee, has dementia. As Lara becomes a new mother herself, she reflects on the impact dementia has had on her family, through a moving account of their journey. ... 19 July 2022
Real stories Speaking up to make a difference when you’re living with dementia Paul Monaghan in Omagh, aged 64 with young-onset dementia, encourages others to make their voices heard. Paul Monaghan in Omagh, aged 64 with young-onset dementia, encourages others to make their voices heard. ... 31 March 2022
Information Book group: What I Wish People Knew About Dementia, by Wendy Mitchell We read this second book from Wendy Mitchell, who was diagnosed with young-onset dementia aged 58. We read this second book from Wendy Mitchell, who was diagnosed with young-onset dementia aged 58. ... 31 March 2022
Real stories People with young-onset dementia find out just how much they can do on regular leisure centre visits A partnership in Essex helps people who have young-onset dementia to stay active and involved. A partnership in Essex helps people who have young-onset dementia to stay active and involved. ... 31 January 2022
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Young-onset dementia: Understanding your diagnosis Our booklet explains the treatments, support and services that are available to people diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Download your copy or order a printed version in the post. Read more
Information Book group: A Tattoo on my Brain, by Daniel Gibbs We read a book by US neurologist Daniel Gibbs, who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s after years of supporting people with dementia. We read a book by US neurologist Daniel Gibbs, who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s after years of supporting people with dementia. ... 30 November 2021
Real stories Husband’s young-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis made me passionate about educating others Tracey Seymour, whose husband was diagnosed in his mid-50s, wants to challenge the perception that dementia only affects older people. Tracey Seymour, whose husband was diagnosed in his mid-50s, wants to challenge the perception that dementia only affects older people. ... 30 September 2021
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