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We are pleased that Sue Ryder, Disabled Living Foundation, Sunrise Senior Living Weybridge and Virtual College have recently signed up to exhibit at the show. 

Christina Macdonald’s efforts to treat her mother to a luxury spa break backfired badly and proved to be quite a learning curve

It might seem like a nice idea to treat a person with dementia to a short break away from home, especially if they have just been diagnosed or they are feeling depressed and generally not in good spirits. While this can certainly help to lift a person’s mood on some occasions, it’s important to be aware that it can become quite stressful for the person with dementia.

Is there any point in going to see a person with dementia if they don’t remember you or even recall your visit? Alzheimer’s Society certainly thinks so and Christina Macdonald agrees wholeheartedly…

Angelina Manzano is a 36-year-old writer who lives in West Sussex. Her mother, Irene, who lives in Aberdeen, was diagnosed with early onset vascular dementia with Alzheimer’s in 2010. Angelina reveals what dementia has taught her about life

When caring for a person with dementia, it’s easy to focus on practical tasks and not have time to think about how the person is feeling. Understanding situations from their perspective can make you a better carer. Words: Christina Macdonald

Our Accelerator Programme is designed to support people in developing and accelerating their product and service innovations to deliver help and hope to people living with dementia over a 12 month partnership.

We believe that everyone with dementia should be supported to live well, from a diagnosis through to the advanced stages.

Christina Macdonald reports on the decline of her mum and why the future can be a fearful place for those in the later stages of the dementia

The Alzheimer’s Show’s Online Editor Christina Macdonald reflects on the challenges of caring for her mum, Hazel Neal, who was diagnosed with dementia six years ago

‘The Alzheimer’s Show is a key opportunity to signpost people with dementia, their carers and health professionals to the wide range of help and support available. Knowing what’s on offer is a step in the right direction to improving the lives of people with dementia and carers alike.’

You may have heard the expression: ‘You can’t look after someone else if you don’t take care of yourself’. One of the best ways to do this is to find time to exercise. Christina Macdonald explains why it’s so beneficial for carers