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Real stories
Football is a great help for me and my parents with dementia

Sports journalist Carrie Brown knows the impact football can have on people. Here, she shares why football has helped with her parents' dementia and how they still find joy in watching sport together.

Sports journalist Carrie Brown knows the impact football can have on people. Here, she shares why football has helped with her parents' dementia and how they still find joy in watching sport together.

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08 April 2023
Real stories
I'm determined to make sport dementia-friendly for people like me

Peter, a lifelong football fan and ex-referee, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. Now an active member of the dementia community, Peter explains why he's such a passionate advocate for dementia-friendly sport.

Peter, a lifelong football fan and ex-referee, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. Now an active member of the dementia community, Peter explains why he's such a passionate advocate for dementia-friendly sport.

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04 April 2023
Research
Honouring a couple affected by dementia for their contributions to dementia research

We are delighted to announce that Carol and Stuart Jennings have become Vice-Presidents of Alzheimer’s Society. The couple have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research, and here we share some of their incredible achievements.

We are delighted to announce that Carol and Stuart Jennings have become Vice-Presidents of Alzheimer’s Society. The couple have contributed a vast amount to the field of dementia research, and here we share some of their incredible achievements.

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15 March 2023
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Dementia is another challenge for our relationship, but we're in it together

Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.

Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.

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09 March 2023
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Taking each day as it comes in a relationship after a dementia diagnosis

Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met and getting married, to their experience with Ananga's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the couple's hopes for the future. 

Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met and getting married, to their experience with Ananga's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the couple's hopes for the future. 

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09 March 2023
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Why I took on the Thames Path Challenge for Alzheimer's Society

Judith Fowler tells us about her marathon experience and why she took on the Thames Path Challenge 100k. She also shares her best running tips and ideas for fundraising.

Judith Fowler tells us about her marathon experience and why she took on the Thames Path Challenge 100k. She also shares her best running tips and ideas for fundraising.

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08 March 2023
Research
Why spotting the early signs of dementia is so important
There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis. There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis.
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16 February 2023
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Because of my Nani, I want to raise awareness of dementia through exercise

We’re delighted to announce Lavina Mehta MBE has become an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. Lavina tells us why she’s so passionate about raising awareness of dementia in the South Asian community, and about the links between exercise and dementia.

We’re delighted to announce Lavina Mehta MBE has become an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. Lavina tells us why she’s so passionate about raising awareness of dementia in the South Asian community, and about the links between exercise and dementia.

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10 February 2023
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How I'm supporting people in my community as a Dementia Adviser

Hazel is a community-based Dementia Adviser in Nottinghamshire. At this challenging time of year, made even more difficult due to the cost of living crisis, Hazel discusses what her work means to her, and the difference our advisers can make to anyone affected by dementia.

Hazel is a community-based Dementia Adviser in Nottinghamshire. At this challenging time of year, made even more difficult due to the cost of living crisis, Hazel discusses what her work means to her, and the difference our advisers can make to anyone affected by dementia.

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02 December 2022
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Dad's influence as an ex-professional footballer is helping to raise awareness of dementia

Football legend Alan Peacock was diagnosed with dementia in 2018. His proud daughter, Diane, recalls the impact of her dad's diagnosis and how despite it all, Alan continues to use the power of football to make a difference.

Football legend Alan Peacock was diagnosed with dementia in 2018. His proud daughter, Diane, recalls the impact of her dad's diagnosis and how despite it all, Alan continues to use the power of football to make a difference.

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19 November 2022
Real stories
Using social media to create football memories for my grandad with dementia

A huge Manchester City fan, Barry passed on his love of football to his grandson, Charlie. Now that Barry has dementia, Charlie shares why continuing to go to games with his grandad is so important, and how his TikTok account is creating memories that will last forever.

A huge Manchester City fan, Barry passed on his love of football to his grandson, Charlie. Now that Barry has dementia, Charlie shares why continuing to go to games with his grandad is so important, and how his TikTok account is creating memories that will last forever.

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04 November 2022
News
Celebrating Chris and Ronald's exceptional contribution to dementia care

Chris Maddocks and Ronald Amanze are joint winners of the Exceptional Contribution by Person Living with Dementia category at the 12th National Dementia Care Awards 2022.

Chris Maddocks and Ronald Amanze are joint winners of the Exceptional Contribution by Person Living with Dementia category at the 12th National Dementia Care Awards 2022.

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18 October 2022
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