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Latest news - Dementia UK

February 1, 2023

Seven tips for handling difficult conversations

Family members opinions about how their loved one should be cared for can differ. Here are seven tips for handling difficult conversations....

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Kerry Lyons, Admiral NurseKerry Lyons, Admiral Nurse
January 23, 2023

Getting to know you: Kerry Lyons, Consultant Admiral Nurse for frailty

In our 'Getting to know you' series, we meet Admiral Nurses from a variety of settings. Meet Kerry Lyons, Consultant Admiral Nurse for frailty...

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Admiral Nurse Vic LyonsAdmiral Nurse Vic Lyons
January 12, 2023

Why we are launching the next phase our ‘I live with dementia’ campaign this January

We spoke to Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons about why we’re launching the next phase of our brand awareness campaign, ‘I live with dementia', this January....

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Vic Lyons, Consultant Admiral NurseVic Lyons, Consultant Admiral Nurse
December 29, 2022

The aftermath of Christmas with dementia

Christmas for all of us, often generates a range of emotions. It can be an exciting and uplifting time or may for some, clash with the portrayed Christmas ...

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December 8, 2022

Preparing for the festive season

The festive season usually involves family get-togethers, which can be stressful if you are supporting someone living with dementia. It might be exciting to ...

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Jean WooldridgeJean Wooldridge
December 2, 2022

Coping with feelings of loss this Christmas

Since 2019, Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline has had a 48% increase in calls relating to bereavement, which includes feelings of grief and loss ...

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Brian and his walking football teamBrian and his walking football team
November 25, 2022

Walking football and dementia

Brian was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January 2022 at the age of 59. He talks about the benefits of walking football for people living with ...

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Someone looks at their bills with a cup of tea while on their ipadSomeone looks at their bills with a cup of tea while on their ipad
November 21, 2022

Advice for carers and people with dementia on the cost of living crisis

We have collated advice and tips for carers and people with dementia around the cost of living crisis....

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Admiral Nurse Mark ChallinorAdmiral Nurse Mark Challinor
November 19, 2022

Mark’s advice for male carers this International Men’s Day

Helpline Admiral Nurse Mark Challinor reflects on why it’s important for male carers to reach out for support, even if it feels challenging...

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Christmas bauble hangs on a treeChristmas bauble hangs on a tree
November 15, 2022

Twelve tips for Christmas, from our Admiral Nurses

Christmas can be the most magical time of the year, but it can also be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for those affected by dementia. Our ...

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