This pilot service has been delivered in collaboration with the Chinese Welfare Trust, a charity dedicated to meeting the needs of elderly Chinese people living...
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Author: Kylie Petitt
Our letter to the new Prime Minister
We want to see dementia care prioritised at both national and local levels. We have written to the new Prime Minister to ask them to urgently lead the change ...
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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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