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How could blood biomarkers transform dementia diagnosis?

Blood-based biomarkers could be the cost-effective, accurate and non-invasive diagnostic tool that is needed to revolutionise diagnosis.

Blood-based biomarkers could be the cost-effective, accurate and non-invasive diagnostic tool that is needed to revolutionise diagnosis.

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07 December 2023
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Advice
How to support a person with dementia at Christmas
Christmas means many things to many people—from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are 8 ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas. Christmas means many things to many people—from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are 8 ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas.
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04 December 2023
Real stories
This is our dementia

In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia.

In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia.

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24 November 2023
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7 ways to support a person with dementia in cold weather
If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months. If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia, here are 7 ways to help make sure they’re safe and comfortable during the colder, winter months.
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23 November 2023
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6 ideas for a dementia-friendly Chanukah
A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah. A traditional religious festival provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate together. Here we provide guidance, and some ideas to support those living with dementia at Chanukah, also known as Hanukkah.
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20 November 2023
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Grace's story: Christmas is the most important time for the Dementia Support Line

Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser. 

Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser. 

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15 November 2023
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Peter's story: Christmas will be different with mum in her new care home

Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. 

Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. 

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15 November 2023
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Anita's story: I've been making new Christmas traditions since my dementia diagnosis

Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.

Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.

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14 November 2023
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Nicky's story: Christmas becomes more difficult as my husband's dementia progresses

Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. 

Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. 

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14 November 2023
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Living with dementia and diabetes

Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels.

Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels.

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08 November 2023
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How to have a dementia-friendly Diwali
Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia. Religious festivals like Diwali are typically a time for family, feasting, dancing and celebration. However it can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with dementia.
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26 October 2023
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How to support a person with dementia during fireworks
For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks. For a person with dementia, loud noises can confuse, scare or trigger unwanted past memories. We have five tips for staying safe and scare-free when celebrating with fireworks.
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25 October 2023
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