I am pleased to be given this opportunity to raise awareness about ‘twilighting’. It affects people differently and this is my story of what I experience. For me, it does not have any connection with ...
Every morning when Howard Ducille wakes up, he repeats the same mantra to himself: ‘However bad it is, there is someone out there who has it worse than you.’ He says that this perspective, along with ...
Today we launched a powerful new campaign that sheds light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact a lack of support has on thousands of families.
For our magazine’s next book group, we invite you to read Coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), by Mary Jordan. Tell us what you think about this self-help book with advice on memory aids, ...
Question: My mum has dementia and is moving into a care home. She’s self-funding but hasn’t made an LPA. She can’t manage her money anymore – how will we pay the fees? Answer: You need a ‘legal power’ ...
Content warning – mentions suicidal feelings. If you need support you can call Samaritans for free on 116 123. If you get a cancer diagnosis, you stand a good chance of effective treatment leading to ...
The challenges of living with dementia mean that it’s understandable to feel low sometimes. None of us feels happy all the time, but there are things that bring hope and joy. Is there someone you’d ...
There are so many people that love what I do. When I walk down the high street, I’ll often hear shouts of ‘Mr Quiz Master Bryan!’ I first started doing quizzes in local pubs in the 1980s for the ...
Anne Marie Brown and her husband Terry have had a stimulating life bringing up their four children and exploring the world. Terry was a successful businessman, and a bright and dynamic man. When he ...
We have copies of Coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), by Mary Jordan, for five winners drawn from entries that we receive by the end of 16 October 2024. Email us at [email protected] quoting ...
Merton Memory Hub, in south west London, runs several groups and activities for people with dementia and their carers, families and friends. They welcomed us to one of their morning sessions to try ...