When John’s dad, Michael, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it fell to him to provide the necessary care. With his training, John approached the delivery of care like a military operation – right to the end.
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'You can stand down now, Dad.' - John's dementia story
'You can stand down now, Dad.' - John's dementia story .When John’s dad, Michael, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it fell to him to provide the necessary care. With his training, John approached the delivery of care like a military operation – right to the end.
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3 hot topics in dementia research right now .Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.
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New innovators partner with Alzheimer’s Society to transform dementia
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Colin Ward answers our questions
Colin Ward answers our questions .From the August/September 2016 issue of our magazine, Colin Ward, who has posterior cortical atrophy and Alzheimer's disease and lives in Hull, answers our questions.
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Each day as it comes: Staying connected
Each day as it comes: Staying connected .Living in a remote spot, Pam Wood appreciates her continued connections with other people.
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Financier Rupert Adams becomes an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society
Financier Rupert Adams becomes an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society .Rupert Adams vows to champion the rights of people with dementia in his new Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador role.
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An innovative team providing support for people with dementia and their families to avoid crises
An innovative team providing support for people with dementia and their families to avoid crises .From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, too often an avoidable crisis leads to a person with dementia being admitted to hospital. Andrew Bence meets a team providing support before things come to a head.
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Being persistent with the GP about my dementia symptoms has benefitted me
Being persistent with the GP about my dementia symptoms has benefitted me .Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life.
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