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Why I became a Companion Call volunteer for people affected by dementia

Malwina Ghoorun, in London, shares why she became a Companion Call volunteer and why it’s important to her.

Malwina Ghoorun, in London, shares why she became a Companion Call volunteer and why it’s important to her.

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31 May 2024
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We didn't know anyone with a Frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey...

Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey...

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13 May 2024
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It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed

Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed.

Jackie was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in October 2023, at the age of 54. It took four years to get a diagnosis after being misdiagnosed.

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11 May 2024
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Why our celebrity supporters are backing the 'Support the Supporters' campaign

In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. 

In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. 

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09 May 2024
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Finding hope through support from Alzheimer's Society

For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society.

For Geraint and Alison, a diagnosis of dementia was devastating. They’re sharing their story of finding hope, to encourage everyone who may be in the same position to reach out to Alzheimer's Society.

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05 May 2024
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It’s time for politicians to listen to people affected by dementia

Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis.

Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis.

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23 April 2024
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I wear my Forget me not Appeal badge for Eric

Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research.

Liz cared for her husband, Eric who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2016 until his death in April 2022 at the age of 91. Here she shares their story and why she knows the Forget me not Appeal is vital for the future of dementia research.

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15 April 2024
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Taking on Trek26 for my gramps and everyone affected by dementia

Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year.

Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year.

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04 April 2024
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Talking to others and going to groups helps me to support my husband who has Alzheimer’s disease

Daisy Timms shares how speaking openly and keeping in touch with people helps her to support her husband Roy, who has Alzheimer’s disease. 

Daisy Timms shares how speaking openly and keeping in touch with people helps her to support her husband Roy, who has Alzheimer’s disease. 

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28 March 2024
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Drawing on an impressive photographic career after a dementia diagnosis

Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. 

Jason Scott Tilley in Coventry, who has vascular dementia, tells us how he still draws on the skills of his photography career. 

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28 March 2024
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Carers whose partners have dementia need more understanding

Cordelia Galgut wants people to stop minimising carers’ experiences, especially when their partner lives in residential care. 

Cordelia Galgut wants people to stop minimising carers’ experiences, especially when their partner lives in residential care. 

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28 March 2024
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