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Research Learning more about frontotemporal dementia Melissa Parra Torres, a PhD student at the University of Dundee, wants to help find new ways to diagnose dementia and slow its progress. Melissa Parra Torres, a PhD student at the University of Dundee, wants to help find new ways to diagnose dementia and slow its progress. ... 30 September 2024
Real stories Mark's dementia has advanced but I'm hoping to bring him home for Christmas Earlier this year, Caroline shared her story about her husband Mark who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 42. While Mark is now in a home full time, Caroline is hoping the family can bring him home for Christmas this year. Earlier this year, Caroline shared her story about her husband Mark who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at age 42. While Mark is now in a home full time, Caroline is hoping the family can bring him home for Christmas this year. ... 19 December 2023
Real stories Q&A: Pietro Esposito is studying protein build-up to better understand Alzheimer’s Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Keeping busy and living well after a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia Warren Berman, who has frontotemporal dementia, is no stranger to a challenge. Warren Berman, who has frontotemporal dementia, is no stranger to a challenge. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Researching microRNA to help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories Football helps my mum with dementia feel part of a community Joanna's mum, Sue, has Frontotemporal dementia. She's also a huge Swansea City fan. Joanna explains how football continues to help Sue feel part of a community, even after her diagnosis. Joanna's mum, Sue, has Frontotemporal dementia. She's also a huge Swansea City fan. Joanna explains how football continues to help Sue feel part of a community, even after her diagnosis. ... 25 July 2022
Real stories My dad inspires my music that fundraises for dementia research Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his latest song, Tonight. ... 06 June 2022
Real stories Q&A: Keith Day, who lives with frontotemporal dementia Keith Day, a 73-year-old in Kent with frontotemporal dementia, answers our questions. Keith Day, a 73-year-old in Kent with frontotemporal dementia, answers our questions. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Why Lasting power of attorney matters after a dementia diagnosis Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. ... 15 May 2022
News Hollyoaks' heartbreaking frontotemporal dementia storyline Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show. Alzheimer’s Society has supported Channel 4’s Hollyoaks on a dementia storyline with the character Luke Morgan. Actor Gabriel Clark, who plays Luke’s son Ollie, shares how this emotional storyline has impacted characters within the family on the show. ... 26 April 2022
Real stories Some of my most treasured moments have been after mum's dementia 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. 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. ... 08 July 2021
Real stories Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. ... 01 June 2021
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