When you have dementia, it helps to find the right support. This will help you to live well. This track summarises some of the main sources of support for people with dementia.

There is no cure for dementia yet. Some symptoms can be treated with drugs. This track summarises the main drug treatments for dementia.

There is no cure for dementia yet. There are ways of treating some symptoms without using drugs. This track summarises the main non-drug treatments for dementia.

This track summarises the important information you might need to know about the signs and symptoms of dementia. It signposts to more detailed information, if you need more.

This track summarises the important information you might need to know about dementia. It signposts to more detailed information, if you need more.

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With the pandemic ongoing, our Dementia together podcast interviews continue to take place by video call. In early November we spoke to 82-year-old Musharraff Ali, who has Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, to hear about his experiences of living with the condition. As you’ll hear, the fact that Musharraff was prepared to discuss his dementia so openly shows just how far he has come since his diagnosis in 2014.

For the latest episode of our podcast, we speak by video call to Vesna, who has vascular dementia. Vesna lives in Bromley in south east London, but was raised in the care system in Manchester. She tells us about the challenges of her early life, the support she’s had during the coronavirus pandemic, and how she refuses to be defined by her dementia diagnosis.

The coronavirus lockdown has paused many activities that have helped Barney Thompson come to terms with having dementia with Lewy bodies. We spoke to Barney, who lives in Northern Ireland, by video call over a period of months, as he discussed dementia, driving, Alzheimer’s Society support and his attempts to help others who have a diagnosis.

Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice.

Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions.

Gordon Lambert is doing everything he can to help himself to live well with dementia.

Celine Quinn faces up to dementia with the support of her faith, family and Alzheimer’s Society.

Raymond James has ‘come alive’ with the support he’s found through Alzheimer’s Society

Stunned by her dementia diagnosis, Margaret Willis had to battle her fears to reach a point of acceptance.

After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a new TV series.

Living in a remote spot, Pam Wood appreciates her continued connections with other people. Gareth Bracken meets a woman with dementia focusing on what each day brings.

As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. Gareth Bracken meets a man who prefers support to sympathy.

When people are denied basic human rights, Nigel Hullah believes in the power of a shared voice. Gareth Bracken meets a man with dementia who wants everyone to have their say.

403 What Is Dementia With Lewy Bodies by Alzheimer's Society

404 What Is Frontotemporal Dementia by Alzheimer's Society

417 The Later Stages Of Dementia Factsheet by Alzheimer's Society

525 Changes In Behaviour by Alzheimer's Society

526 Coping With Memory Loss by Alzheimer's Society

Amid some difficult days since his dementia diagnosis, Elmar has found support in a place where he knows he’s not being judged. Gareth Bracken meets a man benefitting from a welcoming group.