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Latest news - Dementia UK

Time for a Cuppa tea party as someone eats a sconeTime for a Cuppa tea party as someone eats a scone
March 1, 2022

Janet’s 10th Time for a Cuppa event for her mum

Read more about Janet's Time for a Cuppa story and her top tips for your event....

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Dementia UK
February 23, 2022

LGBT+ dementia services

We have collated a list of LGBT+ dementia support services across the UK. The services below offer support to the LGBT+ community....

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Barbara and her dog, NovaBarbara and her dog, Nova
February 18, 2022

Barbara and Nova’s March Dog Walking Challenge

Barbara and Nova's March Dog Walking Challenge: Barbara and her beloved Collie, Nova, took part in the 2021 March Dog Walking Challenge. Read their story here....

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Admiral Nurse and person with dementiaAdmiral Nurse and person with dementia
February 17, 2022

Acts of kindness for someone with dementia

Being kind to others helps to build connections and boosts mental wellbeing. Here are seven acts of kindness for someone living with dementia...

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Admiral Nurse with mother and daughterAdmiral Nurse with mother and daughter
February 11, 2022

Meaningful activities part four: Reminiscence

Reminiscence dementia activities can have many benefits, such as, improving a person’s mood and wellbeing as well as providing meaningful activity. ...

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Lady gardeningLady gardening
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 togethergrandaughter 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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An elderly couple walk in a snowy forestAn elderly couple walk in a snowy forest
February 10, 2022

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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An Admiral Nurse supporting a person caring for someone with dementiaAn Admiral Nurse supporting a person caring for someone with dementia
February 2, 2022

Nine ways an Admiral Nurse can support you this year

We share nine ways our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can support families affected by dementia this year....

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Mark air kisses his partner who is standing in the crowdMark air kisses his partner who is standing in the crowd
January 19, 2022

Mark’s London Marathon story

Mark took part in the London Marathon to raise money for Dementia UK after his mum was diagnosed and supported by an Admiral Nurse. Read his story here....

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