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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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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Gail Gregory, a 56-year-old in Lancashire with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions.
Gail Gregory, a 56-year-old in Lancashire with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions.
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For Carole Beavis in north Wales, apart from being a fitting way to honour her father, Memory Walk is also about a better tomorrow.
For Carole Beavis in north Wales, apart from being a fitting way to honour her father, Memory Walk is also about a better tomorrow.
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Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending.
Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending.
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Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University.
Meet Laura Ashley, Reader in Health Psychology at Leeds Beckett University.
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