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Meaningful activities for a person with dementia
Head of Research and Publications at Dementia UK, Dr. Karen Harrison Dening, introduces this series of blog posts pointing to why meaningful activities are so ...
Read moreGeorgia Kousoulou, honours her Grandma in our Christmas appeal
The Only Way is Essex star Georgia Kousoulou, is fronting our Remember a Star campaign this year. She’s celebrating her YiaYia (Greek Grandma), whilst also ...
Read moreNational Day of Reflection: Neil’s story
Neil’s story reminds us that despite these tough times, Admiral Nurses have supported families with dementia throughout, helping them to reflect on the past, ...
Read moreEd’s story
Ed's mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia in early 2018. Find out how their Admiral Nurse, Mary-Jo, supported them throughout....
Read moreDementia UK and YoungDementia UK merge into one charity under Dementia UK name
On 1 November 2020, Dementia UK and YoungDementia UK merged and have become one charity....
Read moreKeeping a person with dementia safe during hot weather
With the UK currently experiencing a mini heatwave, people are flocking outside to get their dose of vitamin D. However hot temperatures can cause health ...
Read moreCoping with grief at Christmas – our first Christmas without mum
"I don’t think we appreciate the process of grief or talk about it enough, so most of us are ignorant about how it can affect us." Emma reflects on her grief ...
Read moreWe’ve joined other dementia charities to demand that families be allowed to visit relatives with dementia in care homes
We've joined forces with the leading dementia organisations to form ‘One Dementia Voice’, to demand that people with dementia in care homes be allowed ...
Read moreThe arts, creativity and dementia
Dr. Karen Harrison Dening discusses the benefits of the arts and other creative pursuits for families with dementia and offers some tips...
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