‘We need to talk about the end’: Wendy Mitchell on living positively with Alzheimer’s
The late May sun is streaming through Wendy Mitchell’s conservatory windows as she sits in her armchair and gazes out on to her garden in bloom. Full Story
B.C. dementia caregivers urged to plan ahead for summer climate emergencies
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is reminding residents in the Fraser-Fort George area to take proactive measures to support people living with dementia as the region braces for summer heat…
David Knight: Smiling through the tears of dementia
We hadn’t laughed so much in ages even though we happened to be sitting in a funeral parlour. Full Story
Early dementia signs as only 1 in 3 people tell doctors about symptoms quickly
Only one in three people tell their doctors about experiencing dementia symptoms within the first month, according to a new survey by the Alzheimer's Society. This can impact how quickly…
Bruce Willis’ wife issues heart-breaking plea amid star’s dementia battle
Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has issued a heartfelt plea as she celebrated her birthday and Father's Day over the weekend with Hollywood husband Bruce Willis. Full Story
Crawley charity celebrates 10 years of providing support to people with dementia
Forget me nots, a charity based at Tilgate Community Centre, provides support and information about living with “unkind and often distressing illnesses”, a spokesperson from the charity said. Full Story
South Holland animals are helping individuals living with dementia
Therapy animals are now being used to bring ‘comfort and normality’ to people living with dementia in South Holland. Full Story
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s estimated that more than 6.7 million people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in the United States – a progressive disease that involves…
Never too early, never too late
The ‘Never too early, never too late‘ campaign aims to underscore the pivotal role of identifying risk factors and adopting proactive risk reduction measures to delay, and potentially even prevent,…
Caregivers of those with dementia sharing stories, resources
(Mass Appeal) – Living with dementia can be a tough time for the person suffering from it and their caregivers. Zee Johnson, a chairperson of Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition, tells…