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Leanne's mum Hilary was diagnosed with young-onset dementia. Here, she shares her family's story and her feelings throughout their journey, from the initial signs that something was wrong to becoming a carer for her mum.
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Without a dementia diagnosis, Mum wouldn't have the support she needs
Without a dementia diagnosis, Mum wouldn't have the support she needs .Koula spoke to a doctor after noticing problems with her memory, but it took several years for her to get a diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter Zoe explains the challenges they've faced and what a diagnosis means for them both.
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Book group: Remember When by Fiona Phillips
Book group: Remember When by Fiona Phillips .We read a compelling memoir from a well-known TV presenter who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at age 61.
Parenting and family life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 50
Parenting and family life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 50 .Elaine in Surrey is making the most of family life after being diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
The dementia care postcode lottery must end
The dementia care postcode lottery must end .Martyn Colebourne in Leicestershire says that regional differences in care are further proof that dementia isn’t prioritised.
Dementia activist
Dementia activist .Readers of Dementia together magazine comment on a positive but realistic memoir by a dementia activist in Germany.
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Types of dementia
Types of dementia .Dementia is a group of symptoms. It’s caused by different diseases that damage the brain. These diseases affect the brain in different ways, resulting in different types of dementia.
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Q&A: Anita Goundry, who lives with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia
Q&A: Anita Goundry, who lives with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia .Anita Goundry, a 54-year-old in County Durham with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions.
Meet Dementia together magazine’s co-production panel
Meet Dementia together magazine’s co-production panel .A panel of people affected by dementia co-produced a special issue of our magazine with us.
Learning new things, whether you have dementia or not
Learning new things, whether you have dementia or not .We ask people about how they keep well, whether they have dementia or not. They share their thoughts on exploring new things.