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Real stories My dementia diagnosis experience was abhorrent so I became a campaigner When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. ... 07 September 2022
Real stories Being persistent with the GP about my dementia symptoms has benefitted me Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. ... 05 September 2022
Real stories My dad’s dementia diagnosis is a shock for our family In this story, an anonymous writer talks about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. She shares fond memories of her dad who is 'always dancing' and talks about her struggles dealing with his diagnosis. In this story, an anonymous writer talks about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. She shares fond memories of her dad who is 'always dancing' and talks about her struggles dealing with his diagnosis. ... 30 June 2022
Real stories Making a dementia service more accessible to Deaf BSL users Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users can face significant barriers to getting a timely dementia diagnosis. A service in Bristol is working with Deaf people to become more accessible. Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users can face significant barriers to getting a timely dementia diagnosis. A service in Bristol is working with Deaf people to become more accessible. ... 01 June 2022
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment is a booklet for anyone worried about possible signs of dementia, including memory problems, for themself or someone else. It sets out clearly how dementia can be diagnosed. Read more
News Tag: News. 91% of people affected by dementia see clear benefits to getting a diagnosis Our survey, conducted as part of Dementia Action Week, reveals evidence showing that 91% of people affected by dementia saw clear benefits to getting a diagnosis, with many living with dementia wishing they had received a diagnosis earlier. Read more
Real stories Changing perceptions of dementia in the Punjabi community After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Bhagwant stresses the importance of awareness and education in South Asian communities, and why it's best to seek help if you're worried about dementia. ... 16 May 2022
Real stories How my wife's early dementia diagnosis gave us relief When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple. When Bill noticed something wasn't quite right with his wife, Jo, it was a struggle to get her to seek help. Bill reflects on why finally getting Jo a dementia diagnosis was the best thing for the couple. ... 16 May 2022
Real stories Why Lasting power of attorney matters after a dementia diagnosis Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. Saskia was a teenager when she first noticed changes in her mum, Teresa. It took Teresa eight years to get a diagnosis, but Saskia explains that she no longer has capacity to understand it or consent to a Lasting power of attorney. ... 15 May 2022
Real stories How I eventually accepted my dementia diagnosis When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know. When Keith was diagnosed with dementia, he didn’t believe it at first. Now at a place of acceptance, Keith reflects on the steps he's taken to get there, and why when it comes to getting a diagnosis, it's always better to know. ... 22 April 2022
Info Page Tag: Info Page. ਪੰਜਾਬੀ — Dementia information in Punjabi ਡਿਮੇਨਸ਼ੀਆ dementia ਬਾਰੇ ਮੁਫਤ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਤੱਕ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਲੈਣੀਆਂ ਹਨ। Read more
News Tag: News. Health and Social Care Committee: Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds A report by The Health and Social Care Committee reveals that Omicron and the emergency care crisis could derail plans to tackle the backlog of people waiting to seek elective care. Read more
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