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An elderly couple walk in a snowy forestAn elderly couple walk in a snowy forest
January 20, 2021

Looking after a person with dementia in cold weather

With temperatures decreasing, our Admiral Nurses have put together some tips on looking after a person with dementia in cold weather....

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Nigel's painting of a local hero, Admiral NurseNigel's painting of a local hero, Admiral Nurse
January 11, 2021

Artist paints the heroes of lockdown, including one of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses 

Yorkshire-based artist Nigel is spreading rays of hope with his portraits of local heroes keeping the community ticking during the pandemic ...

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Selection of colourful twiddle muffsSelection of colourful twiddle muffs
January 7, 2021

Knitting and dementia

Our ‘crafty’ Corporate Partnerships Executive, Josanne, looks at the benefits of knitting and knitted goods for people living with dementia....

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Robin Williams close-upRobin Williams close-up
January 4, 2021

Robin’s Wish – Raising awareness of Lewy body dementia

‘Robin’s Wish’ tells the moving story of actor Robin Williams, who sadly died in 2014 and was later revealed to have had a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia...

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Burnt sugar by Avni DoshiBurnt sugar by Avni Doshi
December 21, 2020

Storytelling and dementia – ‘Burnt Sugar’

Dr Karen Harrison Dening reviews 'Burnt Sugar'; the story of a mother and daughter spanning several decades, and the effects of dementia on the relationship....

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Alison and father smilingAlison and father smiling
December 18, 2020

Alison’s story

We speak to Alison Cottle from Leeds Building Society about her support from Admiral Nurses pre-and during the pandemic ...

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December 14, 2020

Giving the Covid-19 vaccine to someone living with dementia

If you are a carer or relative to a person with dementia, you may want to think how you can prepare and support them to have the Covid-19 vaccine. ...

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Steve's Jog 50 miles in November - 50 miles ribbonSteve's Jog 50 miles in November - 50 miles ribbon
December 14, 2020

Steve’s Jog 50 Miles in November challenge

Steve and his wife Chris, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia, have walked over 250 miles in November to raise money for Dementia UK....

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Contact sports and dementia blogContact sports and dementia blog
December 10, 2020

Contact sports and dementia

Our Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO, Dr. Hilda Hayo, comments on the link between contact sports and dementia....

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Peter Levy, brother of Jane Jason and founder trustee of Dementia UKPeter Levy, brother of Jane Jason and founder trustee of Dementia UK
December 8, 2020

Tribute to the late Peter Levy OBE, Founder Trustee and Vice Chair at Dementia UK

Peter Levy sadly passed away on 15th November 2020. Jane Jason, original Chair of the charity, looks back on her brother Peter's contribution to the formation ...

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