Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following.
Pete’s wife, Di, began to show early signs of dementia in 2005, but it would be several years before she was diagnosed with the condition. Pete shares Di's dementia diagnosis story, including the symptoms and changes in her behaviour that occurred in the years following.
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Lucas has been affected by dementia throughout his life, having multiple family members who lived with the condition. Dementia doesn't mean the end of a family relationship, says 18-year-old Lucas, who urges us to treasure moments with those we love.
Lucas has been affected by dementia throughout his life, having multiple family members who lived with the condition. Dementia doesn't mean the end of a family relationship, says 18-year-old Lucas, who urges us to treasure moments with those we love.
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As Alzheimer’s Society is confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner, Tommy Dunne, who lives with dementia, tells his story. From helping him through the shock of diagnosis to bringing him into a community, Tommy shares how the power of football can make a difference to those affected by dementia.
As Alzheimer’s Society is confirmed as The FA’s official charity partner, Tommy Dunne, who lives with dementia, tells his story. From helping him through the shock of diagnosis to bringing him into a community, Tommy shares how the power of football can make a difference to those affected by dementia.
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Statistics report dementia the biggest killer in the UK, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why.
Statistics report dementia the biggest killer in the UK, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why.
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Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day.
Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day.
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Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana.
Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana.
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Supernova is a heartfelt modern love story from writer and director Harry Macqueen. In this romantic drama, actors Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci portray a couple dealing with the young-onset diagnosis of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA).
Supernova is a heartfelt modern love story from writer and director Harry Macqueen. In this romantic drama, actors Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci portray a couple dealing with the young-onset diagnosis of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA).
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Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives following her mam's diagnosis.
Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives following her mam's diagnosis.
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Check out the five most popular products from our online shop for people affected by dementia, designed to help with day-to-day challenges for people living with dementia.
Check out the five most popular products from our online shop for people affected by dementia, designed to help with day-to-day challenges for people living with dementia.
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Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now.
Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now.
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Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
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Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’.
Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’.
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