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Research Grow your own neurons New evidence in this hotly debated field suggests that we might still be able to make new neurons as we age. Sian Gregory, science writer and executive on our Will to Remember team, finds out what this means for Alzheimer’s. New evidence in this hotly debated field suggests that we might still be able to make new neurons as we age. Sian Gregory, science writer and executive on our Will to Remember team, finds out what this means for Alzheimer’s. ... 04 June 2019 1comment.
Information Book group: Dear Alzheimer’s by Keith Oliver We hear readers’ comments about the latest book from a leading dementia advocate and Society Ambassador. We hear readers’ comments about the latest book from a leading dementia advocate and Society Ambassador. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Dear Alzheimer’s: Keith Oliver's letters on living with dementia Keith Oliver’s new book, ‘Dear Alzheimer’s’, is an intimate and empowering memoir of his experiences living with dementia. The book contains a series of letters addressed to dementia, written as his condition progresses each passing year. Read the first two letters here. Keith Oliver’s new book, ‘Dear Alzheimer’s’, is an intimate and empowering memoir of his experiences living with dementia. The book contains a series of letters addressed to dementia, written as his condition progresses each passing year. Read the first two letters here. ... 01 May 2019 17comments.
Real stories Each day as it comes: Staying connected Living in a remote spot, Pam Wood appreciates her continued connections with other people. Living in a remote spot, Pam Wood appreciates her continued connections with other people. ... 01 April 2019 0comments.
Real stories Beginning again: A message of hope Music and theatre have provided a valuable focus for Diana Smith-Harris’s positive approach since her husband’s dementia diagnosis. Music and theatre have provided a valuable focus for Diana Smith-Harris’s positive approach since her husband’s dementia diagnosis. ... 01 April 2019 8comments.
Real stories Losing my dad to Alzheimer's disease: Sarah's story My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease. My name is Sarah and I’m 21 years old. In August 2017, my dad died from Alzheimer's disease. I would like to share my story of being a young carer and experiencing what it is to care for someone living with Alzheimer's disease. ... 26 February 2019 33comments.
Real stories Dealing with mum's young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis: Neil's story A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses. A diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease can turn lives upside down. But for Neil and his mum, Yvonne, their special bond remains strong. Neil shares the new challenges facing them as Yvonne's condition progresses. ... 22 February 2019 94comments.
Real stories Life’s rich tapestry: ‘I want support, not sympathy’ As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. ... 31 January 2019 8comments.
Research Failing stars: understanding astrocytes in Alzheimer's disease Josie Clarkson is a South London dementia adviser and science writer. Here she tells us more about star-shaped cells in the brain and what part they have to play in dementia. Josie Clarkson is a South London dementia adviser and science writer. Here she tells us more about star-shaped cells in the brain and what part they have to play in dementia. ... 27 November 2018 2comments.
News Tag: News. DNA vaccine reduces toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease - Alzheimer's Society comment A study has found that a DNA vaccine tested in mice reduces accumulation of both toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease (beta-amyloid and tau). Read more
Real stories Spread the word We hear from a man with Alzheimer's disease using his media work to promote a positive approach to dementia. We hear from a man with Alzheimer's disease using his media work to promote a positive approach to dementia. ... 20 November 2018 0comments.
News Tag: News. Potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment fails trial New research shows that a potential new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, Lanabecestat, has failed a phase 2/3 trial. Read more
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