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Real stories Noticing the signs and stages of Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. ... 19 April 2018
Research Tag: Research. Posterior cortical atrophy Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also known as Benson's syndrome, is a rare degenerative condition in which damage occurs at the back (posterior region) of the brain. In the vast majority of people, the cause of PCA is Alzheimer's disease. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Improving people's understanding of posterior cortical atrophy, a rarer form of dementia From the August/September 2015 issue of our magazine, public awareness of dementia is improving, yet people's understanding about rarer forms of dementia often remains poor. Luke Bishop talks to a man who wants this to change. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A project which is helping future doctors, nurses and paramedics to better understand dementia From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, read about a scheme to train future healthcare professionals to better understand dementia. Read more
Real stories Perfect match Gareth Bracken meets a man with a rare form of dementia thriving with support from Side by Side. Gareth Bracken meets a man with a rare form of dementia thriving with support from Side by Side. ... 01 February 2018
Real stories Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. ... 16 November 2017