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Running through grief – my journey after losing my gran
Ricky, who is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon in April 2026, talks about how movement has helped him...
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Discover the latest research, charity and fundraising news and blogs from Dementia UK.
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The uncomfortable reality of grief
Steve reflects on the grief journey since his mum, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease, died in 2022.
Christmas gifts for people with dementia
Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses have put together suggestions for appropriate Christmas gifts for people with dementia
Preparing family and friends for visiting a person with dementia at Christmas
We share our tips for helping family and friends feel prepared for festive gatherings with a person with dementia.
Making Hanukkah meaningful for someone living with dementia
Explore ways of making Hanukkah meaningful for someone living with dementia through adapted traditions and joyful moments.
Heard on the Helpline during the festive period
We share answers to some common questions that our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses hear on Dementia UK’s Helpline over Christmas...
The aftermath of Christmas with dementia
With the help of dementia specialist Clinical Lead Admiral Nurse Vic Lyons, we have put together some tips to help...
Christmas activities for people living with dementia
Christmas activity ideas for a person with dementia for a fun and engaging time for all the family
Five things we learned about dementia and frailty care in 2025
Kerry Lyons and Melissa Grundy, Dementia UK’s Consultant Admiral Nurses for Frailty and Physical Health, share their key learnings from...
Supporting families living with dementia and frailty
Melissa Grundy, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Frailty and Physical Health, shares why she became a specialist dementia nurse and what...
How to become an Admiral Nurse: Gemma’s career journey and tips
Admiral Nurse Gemma shares her career journey so far, her tips for becoming a specialist dementia nurse, and what she...
Dementia UK signs public involvement research pledge
We are delighted to announce that we have joined the Health Research Authority (HRA) in a pledge to improve public...
Dementia support for Black, African and Caribbean families
My role as an Admiral Nurse for Black, African and Caribbean communities As an Admiral Nurse for Black, African and...
Championing dementia support at the 2025 party conferences
Read the latest on how your involvment has helped Dementia UK champion dementia support at the 2025 party conferences.