Dad and I have shared unforgettable football memories, even since his dementia diagnosis
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5d ago
Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team ..read more
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Celebrating Lunar New Year isn't the same without Mum
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3w ago
Ai Lyn Tan, an NHS doctor, has fond memories of celebrating Lunar New Year – also known as Chinese New Year – with her family in Malaysia before her mum Alice developed Alzheimer’s disease. She tells us about the celebrations, and why it just isn’t the same since Alice died ..read more
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Donald Trump, Joe Biden and dementia: Why not to diagnose from a distance
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3w ago
In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. However, this kind of speculation is usually wrong, is unethical and stigmatises people living with dementia and mental health conditions ..read more
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2024: An exciting year for research at Alzheimer’s Society
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2M ago
With announcements about new drugs for Alzheimer's due 2024, it could be the biggest year for dementia research yet! On top of that we're running a number of projects and supporting new research ..read more
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How could blood biomarkers transform dementia diagnosis?
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3M ago
Blood-based biomarkers could be the cost-effective, accurate and non-invasive diagnostic tool that is needed to revolutionise diagnosis ..read more
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This is our dementia
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4M ago
In a powerful new film, we take you behind closed doors as seven people share intimate details of the harsh realities they, along with millions of others across the UK, face every day living with dementia ..read more
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Living with dementia and diabetes
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4M ago
Many people with dementia also have diabetes. They may need extra support to stay well, particularly with medications and testing blood sugar levels ..read more
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Nicky's story: Christmas becomes more difficult as my husband's dementia progresses
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4M ago
Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband.  ..read more
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Anita's story: I've been making new Christmas traditions since my dementia diagnosis
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4M ago
Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones ..read more
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Peter's story: Christmas will be different with mum in her new care home
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4M ago
Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society.  ..read more
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