Dementia Together magazine - Oct/Nov 2020

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Dementia Together magazine features the latest news, features, tips and advice for carers and people with dementia, book reviews, updates on dementia research and articles highlighting good practice in dementia care, plus readers' letters.

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Here are a few of the articles from this month:

Still worthy: 'I'm not going to let dementia define me'
The pandemic has been difficult and isolating for Vesna, but she remains determined to find happiness in who she is

A better farewell: Giving Mum the send-off she deserved
When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn't say a proper goodbye

Singing our own songs: Helping people run their own Singing for the Brain sessions
More people affected by dementia are enjoying Singing for the Brain as new groups flourish

Safe havens: Helping people with dementia in a difficult situation
Cleveland Police is working with local care homes to support lost vulnerable people

Calm, joy and laughter: Reaching out from isolation
Ronald Ferguson, who has vascular dementia and lives in Luton, told us how video calls have been helping and inspiring him

You can read the rest of the articles or download a copy here.

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Have your say

What did you think of this month's articles? Were there any that you particularly enjoyed, or that you learned something from? The magazine team would love to hear your thoughts - you can either comment on this thread, or email magazine@alzheimers.org.uk

Thanks everyone :)