Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.
Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.
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Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.
Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.
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Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.
Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.
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After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own.
After a life spent supporting others, France Savarimuthu now faces many health challenges of his own.
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After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.
After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.
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Alzheimer’s Society has announced significant funding for some of the most talented dementia researchers around.
Alzheimer’s Society has announced significant funding for some of the most talented dementia researchers around.
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A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story.
A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story.
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Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future.
Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future.
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