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A shrinking world

17/08/202022/09/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on A shrinking world

For the last five months I’ve written about different aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. For August, I want to think about the consequences of the required reduction in social interaction on people with dementia during lockdown.   Is it all…

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It could be you

10/06/201911/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on It could be you

With over 200 blogs on D4Dementia, some of them now 7 years old, I’ve decided to spend my 2019 year of blogging by re-visiting some of the topics I’ve covered previously, throwing fresh light on why they remain relevant, and…

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The forgotten workforce

11/06/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on The forgotten workforce

In all of the meetings I’ve attended about unpaid carers in the 6+ years since my own caring role for my dad ended, the most common themes have been: A) How do we identify carers? And B) How do we…

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Remember me

14/09/201520/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Remember me

My dad’s legacy Since 2012, this slide is how I have finished many a presentation at a conference or event. It’s a simple philosophy, but a highly effective one at helping audiences remain grounded in the most vital aspect of…

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Living with dementia as a younger person

15/09/201423/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia1 Comment on Living with dementia as a younger person

In amongst the figures announced recently by the Alzheimer’s Society on the scale and cost of dementia in the UK, the data on the numbers of younger people developing dementia was particularly notable. It is estimated that 42,325 people are now living…

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Carer’s questions – How do I look after myself?

15/06/201424/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on Carer’s questions – How do I look after myself?

Welcome to the last of my seven ‘mini’ blogs for UK Carers Week 2014. As regular readers of this blog know, I cared for my father for 19 years during his vascular dementia. For the majority of that time, however, I never…

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Carer’s questions – Is this normal?

14/06/201424/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on Carer’s questions – Is this normal?

Welcome to the sixth of my seven ‘mini’ blogs for UK Carers Week 2014. As regular readers of this blog know, I cared for my father for 19 years during his vascular dementia. For the majority of that time, however, I never…

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Carer’s questions – Does everyone feel that they can’t cope?

13/06/201424/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on Carer’s questions – Does everyone feel that they can’t cope?

Welcome to the fifth of my seven ‘mini’ blogs for UK Carers Week 2014. As regular readers of this blog know, I cared for my father for 19 years during his vascular dementia. For the majority of that time, however, I never…

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Carer’s questions – Is it wrong to want something more for myself?

12/06/201424/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on Carer’s questions – Is it wrong to want something more for myself?

Welcome to the fourth of my seven ‘mini’ blogs for UK Carers Week 2014. As regular readers of this blog know, I cared for my father for 19 years during his vascular dementia. For the majority of that time, however, I never…

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Carer’s questions – What about my emotions?

11/06/201424/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4DementiaLeave a Comment on Carer’s questions – What about my emotions?

Welcome to the third of my seven ‘mini’ blogs for UK Carers Week 2014. As regular readers of this blog know, I cared for my father for 19 years during his vascular dementia. For the majority of that time, however, I never considered…

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I'm an award-winning content creator, consultant, campaigner and speaker, trainer and mentor, specialising in ageing, health & social care. Until 2012 I was a carer to my dad who had vascular dementia for approximately the last 19 years of his life. I aim to provide support and advice to those faced with similar situations, inform and educate care professionals and the wider population, promote debate and create improvements in dementia care.

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