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  1. Behind the scenes of change

    with a shake of the head. He also reflects on the memory of his grandmother, who he assumes had dementia though it was never diagnosed, and who was put in another room, described by others as “a ... intelligent even though she had no real education,” explains James. “My mother died when I was young, so my grandmother was a very important part of my life. So, I thought of her and how she had to deal

  2. Planning for end of life

    for people with lung conditions. Alzheimer's Society  have a helpline for those affected by dementia.  Terms you may hear when discussing end of life issues You may hear your medical team using ... or put together a memory box or scrapbook of their life. Talking to children and young adults If you have children or young adults in the family, you might want to talk to them about what’s going on

  3. Cafes, restaurants and lunch clubs for older people

    local club for more details. Dementia cafes Age UK also run specific dementia cafes for people with dementia, their families and carers. How we support older people with dementia For more information call

  4. Information and advice for a specialised audience

    – a more specialised audience. Visitors to the Alzheimer’s Show include people living with dementia, people caring for someone with the condition, and people who work in care, health services and ... readers. Talking with someone who cares for a parent with dementia is very different to talking with a healthcare professional working with dementia patients. But whether it was for someone to read themselves

  5. Veterans welcome a new generation of soldiers

    as part of the 1st Battalion Grenedier Guards almost 50 years ago. “I’ve spoken to some of these young trained soldiers. They’re very intelligent people and want to know what [we’ve] done. They want to

  6. Let's talk about death and dying

    is it we find it so difficult to talk to each other, our older relatives, our grown up children, young people, children and our grandchildren about what worries we all have about dying? Or about others

  7. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  8. The Bradbury Foundation

    independence while meeting others and perhaps learning a new skill.’ How it helped older people Barbara Jean Young, a service user, commented:  ‘I am very impressed with the facilities at Age UK Lincoln, the

  9. Live a little with Howard Jacobson

    ageing is so much better than being young. I didn’t get on with being young, it didn’t suit me. I didn’t like my head being full of all the nonsense you have when you’re young. I couldn’t wait to be old. “I’m

  10. Common conditions and frailty

    challenging, and signs and symptoms are often mistaken for other age-related conditions, including dementia. Accordion malnutrition Falls and fractures are a common and serious health issue faced by older ... estimated to be living with dementia in the UK. Numbers of people with dementia in the UK are forecast to reach over 1 million by 2025 and over 2 million by 2051. Accordion dementia Delirium is an episode of

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