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Dealing with mum's young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis: Neil's story
A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses. A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses.
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22 February 2019
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Fond memories shared with my grandad: Amy's story
Amy and her grandfather Ron share an incredible bond. Once the person caring for Amy, now her Grandad is being cared for. Here's Amy's heartwarming tribute to her biggest role model. Amy and her grandfather Ron share an incredible bond. Once the person caring for Amy, now her Grandad is being cared for. Here's Amy's heartwarming tribute to her biggest role model.
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13 February 2019
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Going to the gym and staying active when you have dementia
Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres. Tracey, who has dementia, has seen an improvement in her health and wellbeing since going to the gym. Tracey hopes other people with dementia will benefit from physical activities, like she has, by visiting sports clubs and leisure centres.
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12 February 2019
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Genetic research is important for people with dementia like Daniel Bradbury
Researchers have been working tirelessly over the last two decades to understand the genetics of dementia. Find out how this fast-moving area of research could be life-changing for people like Daniel Bradbury, who was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, aged 30. Researchers have been working tirelessly over the last two decades to understand the genetics of dementia. Find out how this fast-moving area of research could be life-changing for people like Daniel Bradbury, who was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, aged 30.
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07 February 2019
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The benefits of cooking with people living with dementia
Enomwoyi lives with her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here, she describes cooking with Mom, keeping the experience positive and adapting her methods as the disease progresses. Enomwoyi lives with her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here, she describes cooking with Mom, keeping the experience positive and adapting her methods as the disease progresses.
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31 January 2019
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Carer's tips for a dementia-friendly Christmas
Sue’s mum Margaret is 90, she was diagnosed with vascular dementia six years ago. Here Sue discusses her current situation, caring for Margaret. She also offers her experience and advice on looking after a loved one with dementia during Christmas. Sue’s mum Margaret is 90, she was diagnosed with vascular dementia six years ago. Here Sue discusses her current situation, caring for Margaret. She also offers her experience and advice on looking after a loved one with dementia during Christmas.
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21 December 2018
Research
Is Alzheimer's disease contagious? The science still says no
You may have seen recent headlines claiming that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be contagious, caused by surgical procedures. At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to stop misleading news articles like this and make sure supporters know the truth behind the headlines. You may have seen recent headlines claiming that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be contagious, caused by surgical procedures. At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to stop misleading news articles like this and make sure supporters know the truth behind the headlines.
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17 December 2018
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Keeping family members with dementia involved at Christmas
Over the past five years, Caryl and her family's lives have changed dramatically, caring for three loved ones, each having dementia-related issues. Caryl shares her experience of caring for family members with dementia during Christmas. Over the past five years, Caryl and her family's lives have changed dramatically, caring for three loved ones, each having dementia-related issues. Caryl shares her experience of caring for family members with dementia during Christmas.
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11 December 2018
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The new BBC TV show that wants to start a national conversation about dementia care
This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke. This coming Sunday, 9 December, BBC One is airing a new one-part drama, Care, written by Jimmy McGovern. Care follows the story of Jenny (played by Sheridan Smith) who battles against the care system when her mum, Mary (Alison Steadman) develops dementia after a stroke.
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06 December 2018
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Forget Me Not: Sylvie's tribute essay to her grandad with dementia
Sylvie is a 16 year old student living in Scotland. She wrote a heartfelt essay, titled Forget Me Not, about her granddad's earliest signs of dementia. We have posted Sylvie's essay unedited and exactly as she sent it to us. Sylvie is a 16 year old student living in Scotland. She wrote a heartfelt essay, titled Forget Me Not, about her granddad's earliest signs of dementia. We have posted Sylvie's essay unedited and exactly as she sent it to us.
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05 December 2018
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Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia
Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend.
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03 December 2018
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TAnDem: The arts and dementia
Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy. Researchers at an arts-focused doctoral training centre in the Midlands are boosting knowledge along with a good dose of joy.
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27 November 2018
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