Dementia UK was honoured that Tommy Whitelaw joined us at our Admiral Nursing Forum to talk about his experience of dementia and his campaigning. This is ...
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Dementia within African Caribbean communities
Dr Julia Botsford, Research and Evaluation Admiral Nurse, specialises in dementia within Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities and has shared valuable ...
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How to communicate and manage life with dementia
Our Admiral Nurses have provided tips on how to communicate and manage life for people who have early to mid-stage dementia....
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Making the home dementia friendly
Dementia can affect a person’s memory and ability to coordinate, recognise objects, and interpret their environment. In addition, they may have other health ...
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Tom’s story: sonnets v dementia
Tom Michael Blyth is an actor. His father was incorrectly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1997. He is now raising funds for Dementia UK....
Read moreWhy fundraiser Richard Burt supports Dementia UK
Richard Burt a 62-year-old man from Solihull is embarking on a 100 climb cycle-a-thon today and is hoping every pedal will help reach his £50,000 target for ...
Read moreAdmiral Nurse Dementia Helpline
The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline is for anyone with a question or concern about dementia. From looking out for the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s, to ...
Read moreTips for eating and drinking with dementia
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important for the physical and mental wellbeing of someone with dementia, so here’s some tips to make eating and ...
Read moreGary’s story
Gary from Sutton cared for his mother Dorothy, who had Alzheimer’s disease, for five years until she sadly passed away in August 2015, aged 84. Following...
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Preparing for a hospital visit
Hospital visits – planned or in an emergency – can be stressful, especially for someone with dementia and their carer. By preparing for hospital visits it ...
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