Dementia attitudes
Dementia: it’s not all about Alzheimer’s or memory
It’s a common misconception that dementia is all about Alzheimer’s and that it’s all about memory loss.
Were you mine?
I chose to write this poem as I think this is an important subject that should be addressed and that love can change in different circumstances.
10 things we take for granted that people with dementia forget
Some of the things we take for granted that people with dementia might forget.
Dementia – perception is not the reality
If we don’t understand in detail the level and depth of public awareness of dementia, we won’t be able to communicate effectively with people or help to educate and address misconceptions.
Women and Dementia: A Marginalised Majority
A report being released today by Alzheimer’s Research UK highlights the enormous toll of dementia on women in the UK.
Raising awareness of young-onset dementia at the House of Lords
Alzheimer’s Research UK and University College London hosted a summit at the House of Lords on raising awareness of the impact of young-onset dementia.
Empowering my community
I completed an Open University module in Dementia Care this year and I decided to face the condition head on. I am based in Exeter and on a personal mission to raise dementia awareness in any and every way I can.
World Alzheimer’s Month
21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day, time to reflect on how far we’ve come in our battle to defeat dementia – and also what we still need to achieve.
