Latest news and stories from Forward With Dementia…
Health Psychologist Alison explains how she has supported Stuart and his family to understand and manage life with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)
Smita and Urvashi share their difficult experiences of their mum going into hospital.
They explain what happened, how being in hospital has affected their mum’s dementia and suggest ways hospitals might become more dementia aware to better support people living with dementia and their families.
Martin shares his experience of living with a rare form of dementia, how it affects him, and how he continues to live well.
…the key element of good care for me is kindness, both toward yourself as a human being affected by others’ difficulties and toward the person with dementia and everyone around them
I am pleased that professional sport is coming on board and making a difference for people with dementia to enjoy watching sport again.
In her own words, Maxine shares the story of what her recent diagnosis means to her, and how she plans to live her life going forward
For many older gay people, life is very challenging, even in these more enlightened times.
Kendra tells us why getting a formal dementia diagnosis was so important to her and her uncle, and how she was able to explain vascular dementia might affect him.
We plan to add a whole new section to the website about support services in the home. This will be for people who receive care at home and people who support people living with dementia and their families at home (social care providers).
Medication update by Prof Henry Brodaty Aducanumab, made by Biogen and sold as Aduhelm, is one of...
An Iceland plastic carrier bag, a Covid-19 vaccine vial and a piece of stainless steel have been...
The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week campaign takes place from the 16th to the 22nd May...
Dehydration is associated with a higher risk of ill health in older people, from having an infection, a fall or being admitted to hospital.
5 great bits of advice here from Cini Bhanu at UCL.
Supporting family carers of people living with dementia to make difficult decisions during...
Eating and drinking: Information for family and friends as dementia progresses Difficulties with...
Diversity We are a culturally and ethnically diverse nation. We have both well-established and...
Several local and national lockdowns have meant that many dementia support services have had to...
Margaret tells healthcare professionals her dad has dementia to help him get the best care and...
Cheryl and her husband David found their own way to challenge negative views about dementia and...
About Music for dementia Music for Dementia is a national campaign calling for music to be...
Bill’s wife Jo was recently diagnosed with dementia. They are a couple in their 60’s and live a...
