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Real stories Ananga wants people with dementia to join forces and bring about change Ananga Moonesinghe, in Luton, sees dementia as a ‘different journey’. Ananga Moonesinghe, in Luton, sees dementia as a ‘different journey’. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories After caring for her mum, Kay wants people to have better understanding of dementia Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience. Kay Lomas found caring for her late mum to be an intense and isolating experience. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories Researching microRNA to help improve diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. Meet Joe Morgan, PhD student at the University of Salford. ... 01 December 2022
Real stories Andy’s view of dementia changed after his diagnosis – now he’s changing others’ opinions too Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life. Following his dementia diagnosis at the age of just 60, Andy Paul in Deeside is determined to continue enjoying life. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Q&A: Marian May, who lives with Alzheimer’s Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. Marian in West Yorkshire, aged 79 and living with Alzheimer’s disease, answers our questions and shares her ‘Perfect Day’. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories Roedd agwedd Andy at ddementia wedi newid ar ôl iddo gael ei ddiagnosis - nawr mae e’n newid agweddau pobl eraill hefyd Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. Ar ôl cael diagnosis o ddementia ac yntau ond yn 60 oed, mae Andy Paul o Lannau Dyfrdwy yn benderfynol o barhau i fwynhau ei fywyd. ... 30 September 2022
News Tag: News. Progress with new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab announced by manufacturers Eisai and Biogen Yesterday (27 September 2022), Eisai Co. Ltd. and Biogen announced top-line results for a major trial on the drug lecanemab in slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's Society comments on this Alzheimer’s progression drug hope. Read more
Real stories Q&A: Anita Goundry, who lives with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia Anita Goundry, a 54-year-old in County Durham with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. Anita Goundry, a 54-year-old in County Durham with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, answers our questions. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Researching the antiviral immune system’s role in Alzheimer’s disease Meet Sophie Sanford, PhD student at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge. Meet Sophie Sanford, PhD student at the UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge. ... 29 July 2022
Real stories Caring for my father-in-law with dementia left us exhausted and overwhelmed Chris’s father-in-law, Rodger, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. As his condition progresses, Chris and his wife Irene have felt dementia dominating their lives. He hopes that sharing their experiences can create positive change. Chris’s father-in-law, Rodger, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. As his condition progresses, Chris and his wife Irene have felt dementia dominating their lives. He hopes that sharing their experiences can create positive change. ... 08 July 2022 10comments.
Real stories Keeping your mind as sharp as possible after a dementia diagnosis Shirley Williams is doing all she can to keep her mind as sharp as possible and refuses to let dementia spoil her life. Shirley Williams is doing all she can to keep her mind as sharp as possible and refuses to let dementia spoil her life. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories What it’s like to care for someone in the later stage of dementia Phyllis wants to help prepare others by sharing her experience of what it’s like to care for someone in the later stage of dementia. Phyllis wants to help prepare others by sharing her experience of what it’s like to care for someone in the later stage of dementia. ... 01 June 2022
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