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Making a difference through our expert dementia training courses

Alzheimer’s Society is providing crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care.

Alzheimer’s Society is providing crucial learning so that people with dementia can get better support and care.

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30 September 2022
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Young-onset dementia support group that's a lifeline for its members

Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose.

Young Onset Dementia Activists in south-east London is giving people affected by dementia new hope and purpose.

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30 September 2022
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My involvement in creating a self-help guide for people with dementia

Allison Batchelor in County Down, aged 62 with Alzheimer’s disease, tells us about how she was involved in the production of My Life, My Goals – the self-help guide for people in the early stages of dementia.

Allison Batchelor in County Down, aged 62 with Alzheimer’s disease, tells us about how she was involved in the production of My Life, My Goals – the self-help guide for people in the early stages of dementia.

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30 September 2022
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Raising money and awareness in the name of a best friend and business partner with dementia

Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.

Robyn Holmes in Essex has got her whole company behind Elf Day and other fundraising to spread the word and make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.

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30 September 2022
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Raising the profile of dementia in local communities as a Dementia Friends Ambassador

Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador.

Long-time supporter of Alzheimer's Society Jackie Chelin is relishing her new role as a Dementia Friends Ambassador.

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30 September 2022
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Researching how best to change attitudes towards dementia among younger people

Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. 

Meet Esra Hassan, PhD student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School’s Centre for Dementia Studies. 

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30 September 2022
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Q&A: Marian May, who lives with Alzheimer’s

Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. 

Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. 

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30 September 2022
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Spotlight: Andrew Lynch, Trustee

Meet Andrew, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees.

Meet Andrew, who is on Alzheimer’s Society’s Board of Trustees.

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30 September 2022
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Dementia hasn't stopped me supporting my beloved football team

After noticing memory problems at work, Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Fourteen years on, Bob shares how he's learned to live with the condition, and how his ongoing support of Liverpool F.C. has helped.

After noticing memory problems at work, Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Fourteen years on, Bob shares how he's learned to live with the condition, and how his ongoing support of Liverpool F.C. has helped.

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30 September 2022
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Roedd agwedd Andy at ddementia wedi newid ar ôl iddo gael ei ddiagnosis - nawr mae e’n newid agweddau pobl eraill hefyd

Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd.

Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd.

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30 September 2022
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Mum's last few years were happy ones despite the dementia
When Anita was diagnosed with dementia, there were initial feelings of disbelief and anxiety. Her daughter, Cara, shares how she helped to find support services that suited her mum's interests and advocated for Anita as her Power of Attorney. When Anita was diagnosed with dementia, there were initial feelings of disbelief and anxiety. Her daughter, Cara, shares how she helped to find support services that suited her mum's interests and advocated for Anita as her Power of Attorney.
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16 September 2022
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As a nurse and social worker I learned the care system inside out. Now I'm calling for urgent change
Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system. Before she was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, Julie Hayden worked as both a nurse and a social worker. Julie's career didn't prepare her for her own diagnosis, but she explains how she learned the flaws in our 'fractured' dementia care system.
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15 September 2022
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