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A website designed and written by people with dementia from around the world.
Being diagnosed with dementia does not mean the end of life. We still have brains, we can still laugh and cry. We still have feelings!
This website highlights how having any type of dementia or memory related problem can affect us all through the different stages of the illness.
'Dementia is not just an illness - it's a whole new way of life for us and for our families.'
Although this website is designed for people with memory problems, even families and carers will find it of use in broadening awareness of the illness.
We're in a class of our own worldwide. This website is written BY and FOR people with dementia
WANTED!
People with dementia involved in trying to make a change
The Bradford Dementia Group at Bradford University are looking for 25 people across the UK who are interested in bringing about change or who speak out or campaign on issues which matter to them.
They are looking for a variety of people: it may be that you are involved in community events, or that you write letters to newspapers, sign petitions or speak out in public. Maybe you keep a blog, have volunteered your skills to get better services or are involved in campaigns on a local or national level.
Whatever your level of involvement, they are interested in finding out why you get involved and how your activities affect you, your family and your life in general. The project will take place from August 2009.
To volunteer you need to
- have a dementia diagnosis
- be interested in changing things, speaking out or campaigning
- be prepared to talk to a researcher
- be prepared to keep a diary for up to one month; you can keep a written, photo or audio diary, whichever suits you best.
They are also looking for 5 people with dementia who are interested in piloting the materials they are going to use to make sure they have got them right. The pilot will last two weeks and will take place in June 2009.
If you are interested in finding out more please email socialchange@bradford.ac.uk or ring EJ on 01274 236 494 or Ruth on 01274 236 468.
What's new on Alzheimer's Forum
A FIRST! 2009 CALENDAR - you can still download the remaining months of the year.
For the first time on Alzheimer's Forum, download and print a calendar for 2009. You will find it in the Multimedia section under Photos. We also have a Screensaver calendar and you can download and use each month as your screensaver.Alzheimer's Forum is viewed from around the world Have a look at our summary of website views and a breakdown of the pages viewed to see the global impact of this website. Thank you for your support and for making Alzheimer's Forum so successful in broadening the awareness of Alzheimer's and dementia.
We have lots of new contributions under Thoughts and Experiences. Barry has written of his own thoughts about the Two Perspectives of Dementia, to show how the illness has affected him.
Go to the Multimedia section and listen Barry talk about the Four years within Alzheimer's. Download and print the new book Poetic Thoughts - a book of poems about Alzheimer's and dementia.
There are lots of new word puzzles for you to try. Have a look at our latest puzzle, it's all about the things you will find at the seaside.
Do you have a Predicament of the Month? Please send us your thoughts for the current predicament: WALKING, STUMBLING, BUMPING INTO EACH OTHER OR EVEN TRYING TO CROSS THE ROAD - HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU? Email us and let us know. Share your views with others.
Look at the new poems in the Poetry section. There are two new very thought provoking poems from Norrms and Barry. Maybe you could send us a poem. Sometimes it's easier to get the message across through a poem. Why not have a go?
Remember you are never alone so email us as we want to hear from you. Click on the links on the left-hand-side menu to browse the contributions from other visitors to our website. Email us at friends@alzheimersforum.org.
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