Kylie Petitt, Author at Dementia UK

February 11, 2022

Meaningful activities part two: Physical exercise

Physical exercise is important for families with dementia - here's the best way to achieve this...

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grandaughter and grandmother baking together

February 11, 2022

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 ...

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Georgia Kousoulou hanging a star on Christmas tree

December 6, 2021

Georgia 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 ...

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Neil and his dad David, at a football stadium

March 23, 2021

National 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, ...

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November 30, 2020

Ed’s story

Ed's mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia in early 2018. Find out how their Admiral Nurse, Mary-Jo, supported them throughout....

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November 2, 2020

Dementia 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....

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Person with dementia in their wheelchair with carer in the sun

August 6, 2020

Keeping 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 ...

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Emma Scattergood and her mum at her graduation

July 16, 2020

Coping 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 ...

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July 10, 2020

We’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 ...

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