Dementia Diaries is a project - originally established by On The Radar and now managed by the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project. People living with dementia are given 3D printed recording devices which allow them to record, and then share, their experiences. Here's just a taste of the dozens of stories the project now hosts:
Allan Davies: Make eye contact before talking
Anne Scott: Not 'dementia Anne' at Christmas
Kathy Dunning: Why do we need another word for dementia?
Rukiya Mukadam: Dementia in my community
You can explore these - and many other diarists' perspectives - at the Dementia Diaires website.
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