Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends, and make new ones. Here's a list of nine people to follow on Twitter that live well with dementia.
Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends, and make new ones. Here's a list of nine people to follow on Twitter that live well with dementia.
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We are celebrating over 20 years of our Research Network. Our volunteers – who all have a personal experience of dementia – have helped us to decide which research we fund and partnered with researchers across the UK.
We are celebrating over 20 years of our Research Network. Our volunteers – who all have a personal experience of dementia – have helped us to decide which research we fund and partnered with researchers across the UK.
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Nimisha and her family are trying to provide the best support they can for her dad, Sharad. However, their experience of the dementia care system has been a constant struggle. Here, Nimisha shares her experiences of navigating a broken system of care.
Nimisha and her family are trying to provide the best support they can for her dad, Sharad. However, their experience of the dementia care system has been a constant struggle. Here, Nimisha shares her experiences of navigating a broken system of care.
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Peter, who is living with dementia, leads a healthy lifestyle and takes care of his well-being. With the help of his friend, Deb, Peter has penned his thoughts about his passion for cycling, and how keeping active is helping Peter live well with dementia.
Peter, who is living with dementia, leads a healthy lifestyle and takes care of his well-being. With the help of his friend, Deb, Peter has penned his thoughts about his passion for cycling, and how keeping active is helping Peter live well with dementia.
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Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia.
Neil shared his story about caring for his mum, Yvonne, at home. Neil updates us on how they're both doing, shares his initial feelings of reluctance to move her into residential care, and some messages of support for other carers of people with dementia.
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Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.
Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.
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The ‘Our Tackling Dementia’ group, run by the Worcester Warriors rugby club, can only be described as ‘one big, happy, adult youth club'. They are tackling dementia one try at a time.
The ‘Our Tackling Dementia’ group, run by the Worcester Warriors rugby club, can only be described as ‘one big, happy, adult youth club'. They are tackling dementia one try at a time.
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Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum.
Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum.
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Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.
Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 55, we hear from Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Dr Joy Watson as she takes on a new challenge; working front of house at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.
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Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and then dementia last year, working at The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes has given Sean Blackmore renewed confidence and self-esteem. Hear how his experience on the show encouraged him to find work at a local bistro.
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Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis.
Sue Strachan’s myth-busting mission began when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014. She wants The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes to give hope to others facing a dementia diagnosis.
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Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care.
Jacqueline Harrison is the registered manager at a nursing home where many residents are living with dementia. Read her story and poem, ‘Dignity’, written as a reminder for staff to see beyond dementia when providing care.
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