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Most dementias are not passed down through the family. This page will help you understand the genetic links for different types of dementia.
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‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks
‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBTQ+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks .Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBTQ+ people affected by dementia.
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9 people with dementia to follow on Twitter
9 people with dementia to follow on Twitter .Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends, and make new ones. Here's a list of nine people to follow on Twitter that live well with dementia.
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Alzheimer's Society's view on younger people with dementia
Alzheimer's Society's view on younger people with dementia .Find out what we think about position of younger people with dementia in society and their needs.
Sharing your story with the media to help make dementia a priority
Sharing your story with the media to help make dementia a priority .Speaking to the media is an effective way to help create change, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating – we’re here to help.
In praise of Emmerdale's ground-breaking Ashley Thomas dementia storyline
In praise of Emmerdale's ground-breaking Ashley Thomas dementia storyline .Kathryn Smith, Director of Operations at Alzheimer's Society, reflects on Emmerdale's well-handled Ashley Thomas dementia storyline.
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5 women making an impact for people living with dementia
5 women making an impact for people living with dementia .This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating women helping to #BreakTheBias around dementia. Women working towards a world free of stereotypes and discrimination for everyone with dementia. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
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Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD)
Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD) .Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better.
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Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia
Being visible in your community can raise people’s awareness of dementia .Denise Devlin, in County Tyrone, tells us how community events, social media and fundraising have helped to increase understanding of dementia.
‘Just because people have dementia doesn’t mean they are useless’
‘Just because people have dementia doesn’t mean they are useless’ .Mick Lambert, in Hertfordshire, is a man on a mission to change people’s perceptions of dementia.