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Eden is a young carer from Belfast. Caring for her Granny with vascular dementia, and her younger brother with autism, she shares how she feels impacted by dementia at 21.

Research
Research
Understanding the differences between men and women in their risk of dementia could help scientists develop better treatments. We discuss these differences, as well as why dementia researchers still have a long way to go to fully understand them.
Advice
Advice
Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia.
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Information
The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken.
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A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly.
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Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better.
Advice
Advice
CCTV can be an effective form of assistive technology. However, there are ethical and legal issues around using security cameras to keep an eye on someone with dementia that must be taken into account.
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Garden designer Marina Randall shares her fascination and expertise for creating dementia-friendly spaces in nature. 

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