Research 5 reasons to become a Research Network volunteer Research Network volunteer Keith Newbegin shares how his experience of caring for his wife has helped inform Society-funded research. Research Network volunteer Keith Newbegin shares how his experience of caring for his wife has helped inform Society-funded research. ... 23 November 2021
Research How experts by experience improve dementia research John Major, long-standing Research Network volunteer, shares his experience of meeting with one of our generous donors to share the important role the Research Network volunteers play within our research funding programme. John Major, long-standing Research Network volunteer, shares his experience of meeting with one of our generous donors to share the important role the Research Network volunteers play within our research funding programme. ... 10 November 2021
Real stories Jane's story: Using my lived experience to influence the government Jane Ward, Research Network Advisory Board member shares her experience of representing Alzheimer’s Society at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia. Jane Ward, Research Network Advisory Board member shares her experience of representing Alzheimer’s Society at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia. ... 10 November 2021
Real stories Understanding dementia: Living an unconvential life Bob Kahn's wife Sylvia died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday 27 June, 2021. This is a shortened version of a talk (or “skit” as Sylvia called it) they gave on their experiences to an Alzheimer’s Society meeting in Chester in July 2014. Bob Kahn's wife Sylvia died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday 27 June, 2021. This is a shortened version of a talk (or “skit” as Sylvia called it) they gave on their experiences to an Alzheimer’s Society meeting in Chester in July 2014. ... 02 November 2021
Real stories Making medicines safer for patients Founding member of the Research Network Shirley Nurock shares her experience representing Alzheimer's Society on the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Public Consultative Forum. Founding member of the Research Network Shirley Nurock shares her experience representing Alzheimer's Society on the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Public Consultative Forum. ... 02 November 2021
Real stories Dementia is the most feared condition – what can we do about it? Research Network Volunteer Rosemary Phillips talks about her family history of dementia and evidence-based actions we can take to reduce our risk. Research Network Volunteer Rosemary Phillips talks about her family history of dementia and evidence-based actions we can take to reduce our risk. ... 19 October 2021
Research How a clinical psychologist hopes to support dementia carers Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. Ruby Ali-Strayton is a dedicated member of our Research Network with personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. Ruby visited clinical psychologist, Dr Naoko Kishita, to discuss her research which aims to support carers of people with dementia. ... 27 March 2019
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