See you at The Alzheimer’s Show

See you at The Alzheimer’s Show

Come and meet the Dementia Help team at this year’s Alzheimer’s Show at Olympia in London on 9-10 June. This year, for the first time, we will be hosting a networking area called Carers Corner. It’s an opportunity to come along and meet our friendly...

Respect for carers

Good carers deserve the greatest respect. They do an amazing job. If you think their role is mainly about making cups of tea, chatting to residents and helping them get washed and dressed, then think again. There’s much more to it than that, including tasks...
Forgetting special occasions

Forgetting special occasions

It was my birthday two days ago, writes Christina Neal. My first one since mum died. A few friends asked me if I felt sad celebrating my special day without mum being here to share it with me. It sounded strange to them, but my answer was no. It felt like mum...
Getting a dementia diagnosis

Getting a dementia diagnosis

If you suspect that a loved one has a form of dementia, it may take some time to persuade them to visit the GP. Getting a diagnosis can also prove challenging. The first stumbling block is that the person may not think anything is wrong, or they may blame their...