In support of Dementia Awareness Week, Alzheimer’s Society has issued a study that has found that over half of people are putting off seeking a dementia ...
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Fix dementia care: NHS and care homes
Alzheimer’s Society has issued a report which highlights concerns about the NHS health care that people with dementia, who live in care homes, are receiving. ...
Read moreDementia UK Chairman awarded with prestigious non-executive director accolade
We’re proud to announce that our Chairman Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been honoured with the prestigious Sunday Times Non-Executive Director of the ...
Read moreHow to handle communication challenges
Communication can be frustrating for the person with dementia, and for their family, friends, and carer team who do not always know the best way to respond. ...
Read moreDementia UK helpline report reveals the care gap
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Read moreThere’s only one you – reduce your risk of dementia
The Government has announced its Dementia Plan, which focuses on how to make the UK the most dementia friendly society in the world by 2020. Initiatives include...
Read moreThe Race Against Dementia
The Race Against Dementia Alliance has recently published ‘The Race Against Dementia – A Call to Action’ on its website, a paper which promotes ...
Read moreDementia UK collaborates on the Joint Declaration on post-diagnostic dementia care and support
The declaration is a shared commitment between government, health, social care, the third sector and all other relevant partners to improve care and support for...
Read moreAdvice for families on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time when we can say thank you to our mothers for all their care and support in our lives. Our thanks can be given in the form of words or ...
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Living positively with dementia
Paul and Maureen have been married for 17 years and together for 22. Both keen ballroom dancers, their lives changed dramatically after Maureen had a stroke and...
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