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Info Page Tag: Info Page. Experiencing dementia both as a carer and as a person with a diagnosis From the February 2015 issue of our magazine, people may experience dementia from more than one perspective. Fiona Madden speaks to a man who was diagnosed after already caring for his mother and stepfather. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Using your own experience of dementia to support others who have been recently diagnosed From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, discussing dementia can be an important aspect of coming to terms with a recent diagnosis. Fiona Madden meets a woman who now helps other people adjust to life with dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Using the experience of being diagnosed to help build dementia-friendly communities From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, getting a timely diagnosis of dementia can make a big difference. Fiona Madden talks to a man who is now heavily involved in building dementia-friendly communities. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Expressing yourself and raising awareness about dementia at the same time From the June 2015 issue of our magazine, people with dementia find very different ways to express themselves and share their experiences. Julie Penfold meets a musical man who has been auditioning for TV talent shows. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. A dementia adviser can help people come to terms with a diagnosis and find support From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, read about what dementia advisers can do for you. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Lorraine Brown found new ways to help other people after her dementia diagnosis From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, read Lorraine's story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. How one man kept track of his wellbeing while caring for his wife, who had dementia From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming and isolating. Heather Stephen speaks to a man who devised a way to keep track of his wellbeing and maintain his wife's care. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Learning disabilities - after a dementia diagnosis If someone you know has received a dementia diagnosis and have a learning disability, read our advice on sharing the diagnosis and managing their feelings. Read more
News Tag: News. UK Dementia Research Institute – improving lives today and tomorrow Under the leadership of Professor Bart De Strooper, the UK Dementia Research Institute aims to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat dementia and improve quality of life for everyone affected. Read more
News Tag: News. Study suggests urea is a cause of dementia A study published yesterday (11 December) has suggested that a build-up of urea in the brain could be a major cause of dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Women’s better verbal memory skills could make them more resilient to early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Women typically have better verbal memory skills, compared to men, and new research indicates this could make them more resilient to the damage caused to brain cells in early stages of Alzheimer’s. Read more
News Tag: News. New research finds brain scan can identify early Alzheimer's disease Researchers in New Mexico and Croatia have tested a non-invasive brain scanning technique known as magnetoencephalography, or MEG, as an early biomarker of Alzheimer's disease. Read more