Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed.
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The daughter of Liverpool sporting legend Tommy Smith is calling on football fans to unite with Alzheimer’s Society by joining the charity’s Memory Walk campaign to raise vital funds to beat dementia.
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It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed
It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed .Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed.
Partnership conferences and events
Partnership conferences and events .We attend, partner and exhibit at a number of conferences and events throughout the yea - find an event for you.
Keeping a positive mindset after a diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies
Keeping a positive mindset after a diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies .Ian Johns in Bristol has dementia with Lewy bodies. He and his wife draw on moments of joy and achievement and Ian says they have much to live for.
Two carers volunteering to help with dementia research
Two carers volunteering to help with dementia research .We are celebrating over 20 years of our Research Network. Our volunteers – who all have a personal experience of dementia – have helped us to decide which research we fund and partnered with researchers across the UK.
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Health and Social Care Committee Report on Supporting People with Dementia and their Carers - Alzheimer's Society responds
The influential Health and Social Care committee has released a report on ‘supporting people with dementia and their carers’. The report builds on their previous recommendations on social care and reiterates that significant additional investment is vital for reform.
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Young-onset dementia: Understanding your diagnosis
Young-onset dementia: Understanding your diagnosis .Our booklet explains the treatments, support and services that are available to people diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Download your copy or order a printed version in the post.
How a community day centre can provide a new lease of life for a person with dementia
How a community day centre can provide a new lease of life for a person with dementia .Different people have very different reactions to being diagnosed with dementia. Fiona Madden meets a man for whom a day centre has helped to provide a new lease of life.
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Footballer Ray Wilson dies aged 83
Footballer Ray Wilson dies aged 83 .Ex-World Cup ’66 team member Ray Wilson has passed away aged 83, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for 14 years.
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Internet Sensation ‘Songaminute Man’ releases first album for World Alzheimer’s Day
Internet Sensation ‘Songaminute Man’ releases first album for World Alzheimer’s Day .‘Songaminute man’ Teddy Mac, an 81 year old man with Alzheimer’s disease and former entertainer from Blackburn, has realised his debut album.
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