In June, I attended the Dementia Pathfinders' facilitated Circle Dance training session held in Alton. Initially, my understanding of...

At our most recent session of Dementia Conversations on line, discussion included thoughts on differences in the experiences of...

It began with me searching for cards which tell the story of times past – to share with others as we keep in touch at this special time...

It is wonderful that responsible media are interested in dementia, and bringing it forward for discussion and reflection, and hopefully...

I have been less than happy with the Alzheimer’s society appeals for funds, legacies and whatever, which interrupt my morning listening...

Sharing my blog about Dementia Community with others, led to my receiving a nudge to look at guidance from ‘Forward to dementia’. To my...

At our most recent session of Dementia Conversations Online, there were many positive and encouraging stories and observations, but also...

Manny Singh Kang caught the headlines this weekend, walking from Wolverhampton to Newcastle upon Tyne – to watch his team, Wolves, be...

Wendy Mitchell has died, aged 68 after ten years or more of living with dementia: Wendy Mitchell obituary | Dementia | The Guardian She...

For those of us who were drawn to improve services for older people with mental disorders, including dementia, during the 1970s, we were...

It is good to see that enthusiasm for the controversial possible medication for Alzheimer’s disease has been quelled and the company...

I am almost overwhelmed by the stories of failure of our services to protect and promote the health of people of all ages, most...

Of all our senses, the sense of smell is perhaps the most mysterious and most difficult to analyse and describe. Yet the appreciation of...

Friends are facing the dilemma of whether to move from their tidy three-bed semi, with a garden, to a sheltered complex: The complex...

The Guardian chose to give space to the observations of people caring for a loved one with dementia ‘I wouldn’t have missed it for the...

Imagine lying cosy in the safety of your care home bed, snoozing on after a lengthy night shift, only to be called to wakefulness and a...

We have rejoiced with the celebration at this special time of year. Good will and carols have been everywhere – a counter to the grimness...

Great efforts are being made throughout the world to reduce the incidence of dementia. Approaches via life-style hold out promise – and...

We used to make our own Christmas Cards and decorations at Warstones Junior School. My cards were generally of poorly formed Christmas...

My gran (Jolley, nee Crundle) worked as a teenager in West Bromwich Workhouse: The Workhouse in West Bromwich, Stafford...