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Real stories
Problem solving with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA)

Martina Davis in Cumbria, aged 64 with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), explains how she deals with the challenges of this rarer form of dementia. 

Martina Davis in Cumbria, aged 64 with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), explains how she deals with the challenges of this rarer form of dementia. 

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01 December 2022
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Raising funds and dementia awareness through a golf league

Desmond Walmsley plays in a Belfast golf league that raised fantastic funds for the Society while increasing awareness of how we can help. 

Desmond Walmsley plays in a Belfast golf league that raised fantastic funds for the Society while increasing awareness of how we can help. 

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01 December 2022
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Campaigning for Alzheimer’s Society by meeting your MP

Society campaigner Tricia, in West Suffolk, explains how meeting her MP helped secure some important commitments on dementia. 

Society campaigner Tricia, in West Suffolk, explains how meeting her MP helped secure some important commitments on dementia. 

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01 December 2022
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Researching microRNA to help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia

Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. 

Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. 

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01 December 2022
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Q&A: Jim Marples, who lives with mixed dementia

Jim in the Isle of Man, aged 73 and living with mixed dementia caused by cerebral amyloid angiopathy, answers our questions. 

Jim in the Isle of Man, aged 73 and living with mixed dementia caused by cerebral amyloid angiopathy, answers our questions. 

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01 December 2022
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Spotlight: Chris Larkin, Associate Director for Services

Meet Chris Larkin, Associate Director for Services at Alzheimer’s Society.

Meet Chris Larkin, Associate Director for Services at Alzheimer’s Society.

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01 December 2022
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Cefnogi pobl â theimladau o alar a brofir tra bod rhywun â dementia yn dal yn fyw

Mae’r Alzheimer’s Society a Cruse wedi bod yn darparu cymorth cyn profedigaeth i bobl sydd wedi’u heffeithio gan ddementia yng Nghymru.

Mae’r Alzheimer’s Society a Cruse wedi bod yn darparu cymorth cyn profedigaeth i bobl sydd wedi’u heffeithio gan ddementia yng Nghymru.

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01 December 2022
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Dad's influence as an ex-professional footballer is helping to raise awareness of dementia

Football legend Alan Peacock was diagnosed with dementia in 2018. His proud daughter, Diane, recalls the impact of her dad's diagnosis and how despite it all, Alan continues to use the power of football to make a difference.

Football legend Alan Peacock was diagnosed with dementia in 2018. His proud daughter, Diane, recalls the impact of her dad's diagnosis and how despite it all, Alan continues to use the power of football to make a difference.

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19 November 2022
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Using social media to create football memories for my grandad with dementia

A huge Manchester City fan, Barry passed on his love of football to his grandson, Charlie. Now that Barry has dementia, Charlie shares why continuing to go to games with his grandad is so important, and how his TikTok account is creating memories that will last forever.

A huge Manchester City fan, Barry passed on his love of football to his grandson, Charlie. Now that Barry has dementia, Charlie shares why continuing to go to games with his grandad is so important, and how his TikTok account is creating memories that will last forever.

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04 November 2022
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Despite my short-term memory problems, I remember my past clearly

Hilda moved to England, aged 19. She trained to be a nurse and raised a beautiful family in the South-East of London. Now 81, her short-term memory has recently challenged her, but memories of her early life remain clear and full of adventure.

Hilda moved to England, aged 19. She trained to be a nurse and raised a beautiful family in the South-East of London. Now 81, her short-term memory has recently challenged her, but memories of her early life remain clear and full of adventure.

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07 October 2022
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Andy’s view of dementia changed after his diagnosis – now he’s changing others’ opinions too

Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life.

Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life.

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30 September 2022
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The value of accepting help when caring for a relative with dementia

Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person.

Uamar Khan in Birmingham says that caring for his father with dementia has changed him as a person.

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30 September 2022
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