Category: Stories
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Tam’s story: support and education in the Vietnamese community.
I care for my parents-in-law who live with us.
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Hello! Socially reconnecting after diagnosis
Bill describes how the simple act of saying ‘hello’ helped his confidence to socially reconnect after a diagnosis of young onset dementia.
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Bobby’s story: adjusting, accepting, and succeeding
Everything I found challenging I looked at and found a way to work around it.
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Anne’s story: sharing the diagnosis and a love of dogs!
So often our pets help us to cope better, they are great company, their love is unconditional, and they have a sense of when to be relaxed!
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Sharing Mum’s dementia diagnosis
It was important to talk to her friends and acquaintances, explain the changes in behaviour, and ask them to continue to be her friends.
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Cheryl’s story: our dementia diagnosis experience
Cheryl found it hard to hear anything after the diagnosis, so her advice is to ask your doctor for written information. That way you can look at it and digest it after you get over the shock.
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Cheryl’s story: services and support experience
There is help out there, but you have to ask.
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Michael’s story: a positive approach to living alone with dementia
Living alone doesn’t equate to being lonely! Michael is optimistic and hopes his ideas and experiences will help others.
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Kerrie’s story: becoming the organiser to help with Maeve’s dementia
The dementia diagnosis was a shock to them both. Maeve and Kerrie talked at length about their future and the best way forward.
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Phil’s story: from dismal diagnosis to dementia advocate
Phil’s optimistic manner and persistent effort to remain independent have helped him lead a busy, positive life.