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Narrative CVs: How to make your Fellowship application stand out

As part of the Alzheimer’s Society grant funding applications, we require a narrative CV to help us in the shortlisting process. Read on to learn more about how to write yours. 

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Working with the pharmaceutical and medical technologies industry

We recognise the importance of the pharmaceutical and medical technologies industry in dementia research and have clear commitments for any work we undertake in partnership with the med-tech sector.

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Fundraising for your Ultimate Golf Challenge

Here you’ll find everything you need to help you with your fundraising and ensure you beat that target!

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The Ultimate Golf Challenge

Take part in The Ultimate Golf Challenge and play 36 or 72 holes in one day to help end the devastation caused by dementia.

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The Forget Me Not Appeal

Donate today to get your badge and support the Forget Me Not Appeal.

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Group and Club Fundraising

Is your sports club, members group or volunteer-led association looking to make a difference? We invite you to bring your members together and help raise vital funds to support people living with dementia.

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Host a Forget Me Not Tea Party

Get everyone together and host a Forget Me Not Tea Party to raise money for people living with dementia. Bake your favourite treats, enjoy a cup of tea and make memories together.

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How much does dementia care cost?
The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken. The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken.
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What makes a dementia-friendly cinema?
A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly. A trip to the cinema is one of life’s great pleasures, but it's not always a supportive environment for people living with dementia. Here are five ways cinemas can become more dementia-friendly.
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Collect for the Forget Me Not Appeal

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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. 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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Your physical health as a carer

As well as the emotional impact of caring, looking after your own physical health as a carer of someone with dementia is important too.

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