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Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy.
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Real stories
Still Alice is now showing in theatres across the UK. Following a best-selling book and Hollywood film, find out how the play about dementia is championing inclusion, both on and off the stage.
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Real stories
When football legend Stan Bowles was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his long-time friend and former QPR team mate Don Shanks knew he had to do something.
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Real stories
For Enomwoyi Damali, living with her mother who has dementia has taken some adjusting to. Here, she explains how looking for the lighter side of Alzheimer’s has helped her to cope as her mum repeats the same questions.
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Real stories
After her dad received a diagnosis of mixed dementia, Lucy Parkes has felt a confusing range of emotions. Read how she’s learning to accept their ever-changing relationship.
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Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves.
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Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visits a group of golfers with dementia. He shares why golf is important for the primary carers, too.
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Arts 4 Dementia works to empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia. Learn how the charity aims to provide arts stimulation within the community through poetry and more.

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