A guest blog from Alison Stewart, intern at the Northampton Filmhouse and the Royal & Derngate. Who's focus has been on reaching people living with dementia and...
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World Book Day – supporting people with dementia and their family carers to continue reading
In this guest blog, Dementia UK’s Practice and Professional Development Lead, Rachel Thompson, tells us about some of challenges reading poses to people ...
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The Challenges of Living with Both a Diagnosis of Cancer and Dementia
For this year’s World Cancer Day, we spoke to Admiral Nurse, Debby Veigas, around the challenges that caring for someone with dementia and cancer brings....
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Baking with someone with dementia
What’s more evocative than the smell or taste of a favourite childhood recipe? Those memories of baking with mum come rushing back. Spending time in the ...
Read moreHelping a relative or friend with dementia have a peaceful Christmas
Dementia Specialist Admiral Nurse Dave Bell has worked on the Helpline for more than ten years. He believes that everyone can have a peaceful Christmas and feel...
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Peak District Trekfest 2018 – Getting through the highs and lows
As with anything in life, there are highs and lows. Since undertaking Trekfest for Dementia UK, one of my highs has become realising how fit I actually am. ...
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Tom’s half marathon in his capital city – Cardiff
Find out why Tom is taking on the Cardiff half this year for Dementia UK!...
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Susan’s story: why I’ve left a gift in my Will
I hope that the gift in my Will can support the excellent work already being undertaken and especially promote the work of Admiral Nurses. ...
Read moreA Dementia UK team effort at the Great North Run
A Dementia UK team effort at the Great North Run We spoke to our Service Evaluator, Lucy Crystal, and Admiral Nurse, Brian Walton, about their participation in ...
Read moreDementia care needs urgent overhaul
Dr. Hilda Hayo, our CEO and Chief Admiral Nurse recently spoke to Express.co.uk for an exclusive interview on why dementia care needs an urgent overhaul. The ...
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