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Real stories Anything is possible We hear from a woman who is defying expectations following her dementia diagnosis. We hear from a woman who is defying expectations following her dementia diagnosis. ... 01 December 2017 0comments.
News Tag: News. ‘Truly inspiring’ mum honoured at Dementia Friendly Awards A woman who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in her 50s has been honoured for becoming a “beacon of light” to people affected by dementia in the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2017 Read more
Real stories Guilt is everywhere for carers of people with dementia Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. Pat Sikes is an Alzheimer's Society researcher whose husband lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing in guilt. ... 16 November 2017
Real stories Live for now Despite having an inherited form of dementia that has seen three relatives die young, Victoria Huntley is determined to project a positive message. Despite having an inherited form of dementia that has seen three relatives die young, Victoria Huntley is determined to project a positive message. ... 01 June 2017 0comments.
Real stories Coping after a young-onset dementia diagnosis Kim's husband Rob was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of just 51. Read about how they coped after diagnosis. Kim's husband Rob was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of just 51. Read about how they coped after diagnosis. ... 24 April 2017
Real stories Shining a light Having faced both HIV and dementia alone, Patrick Ettenes doesn't want others to do the same. Gareth Bracken meets a man focusing attention onto a neglected area. Having faced both HIV and dementia alone, Patrick Ettenes doesn't want others to do the same. Gareth Bracken meets a man focusing attention onto a neglected area. ... 01 April 2017 0comments.
Real stories Adjusting to my diagnosis of early-onset dementia - Alison's story Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience. Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Alison Bolus has worked with Alzheimer's Society on our rebrand and features on many of our posters. Find out how she's adjusted to living with dementia, and read her poem about her experience. ... 24 February 2017
Information A woman with Alzheimer's who wants people affected by dementia to fight injustice Meet Wendy Mitchell, an Alzheimer's Society ambassador who is choosing her battles to secure her and others' rights. Meet Wendy Mitchell, an Alzheimer's Society ambassador who is choosing her battles to secure her and others' rights. ... 01 February 2017 5comments.
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