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Q&A: Geoff Parker on improving dementia diagnosis with MRI scans

Meet Geoff Parker, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, Imaging and Enterprise at UCL in London, who discusses his dementia research.

Meet Geoff Parker, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, Imaging and Enterprise at UCL in London, who discusses his dementia research.

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28 March 2023
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Improving health and social care for trans and non-binary people

Rehana Findlay, Community Development Coordinator, shares ground-breaking work from organisations in Bristol and Alzheimer's Society.

Rehana Findlay, Community Development Coordinator, shares ground-breaking work from organisations in Bristol and Alzheimer's Society.

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28 March 2023
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Spotlight: Manish Shah, our outgoing Vice Chair

Find out more about what Manish Shah does at the Society. 

Find out more about what Manish Shah does at the Society. 

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28 March 2023
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Holi ac Ateb: Karen Kitch, sy’n byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar

Mae Karen yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, de-ddwyrain Cymru, yn 60 oed ac yn byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau.

Mae Karen yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, de-ddwyrain Cymru, yn 60 oed ac yn byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau.

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28 March 2023
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Dementia is another challenge for our relationship, but we're in it together

Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.

Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.

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09 March 2023
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Taking each day as it comes in a relationship after a dementia diagnosis

Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met and getting married, to their experience with Ananga's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the couple's hopes for the future. 

Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met and getting married, to their experience with Ananga's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the couple's hopes for the future. 

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09 March 2023
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Why I took on the Thames Path Challenge for Alzheimer's Society

Judith Fowler tells us about her marathon experience and why she took on the Thames Path Challenge 100k. She also shares her best running tips and ideas for fundraising.

Judith Fowler tells us about her marathon experience and why she took on the Thames Path Challenge 100k. She also shares her best running tips and ideas for fundraising.

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08 March 2023
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Because of my Nani, I want to raise awareness of dementia through exercise

We’re delighted to announce Lavina Mehta MBE has become an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. Lavina tells us why she’s so passionate about raising awareness of dementia in the South Asian community, and about the links between exercise and dementia.

We’re delighted to announce Lavina Mehta MBE has become an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. Lavina tells us why she’s so passionate about raising awareness of dementia in the South Asian community, and about the links between exercise and dementia.

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10 February 2023
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Ahmed, a member of Our Dementia Choir, appreciates the things going well for him in life

Ahmed Pochee, in Nottingham, is making the most of every day. 

Ahmed Pochee, in Nottingham, is making the most of every day. 

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01 February 2023
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Louise treasures the times she recognises that her mother is ‘still there’ despite her dementia

Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum.

Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum.

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01 February 2023
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How a new innovation will share vital information when a person with dementia is in hospital

The hospital journey tracker makes it easier to support a relative or friend with dementia in hospital.

The hospital journey tracker makes it easier to support a relative or friend with dementia in hospital.

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01 February 2023
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Home visits can help to maintain eye care for a person with dementia

Continued eye care can be a challenge as someone’s dementia progresses, but it’s important for wellbeing and quality of life.

Continued eye care can be a challenge as someone’s dementia progresses, but it’s important for wellbeing and quality of life.

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01 February 2023
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