Real stories Q&A: Geoff Parker on improving dementia diagnosis with MRI scans Meet Geoff Parker, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, Imaging and Enterprise at UCL in London, who discusses his dementia research. Meet Geoff Parker, Professor of Healthcare Engineering, Imaging and Enterprise at UCL in London, who discusses his dementia research. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Improving health and social care for trans and non-binary people Rehana Findlay, Community Development Coordinator, shares ground-breaking work from organisations in Bristol and Alzheimer's Society. Rehana Findlay, Community Development Coordinator, shares ground-breaking work from organisations in Bristol and Alzheimer's Society. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Spotlight: Manish Shah, our outgoing Vice Chair Find out more about what Manish Shah does at the Society. Find out more about what Manish Shah does at the Society. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Holi ac Ateb: Karen Kitch, sy’n byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar Mae Karen yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, de-ddwyrain Cymru, yn 60 oed ac yn byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. Mae Karen yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, de-ddwyrain Cymru, yn 60 oed ac yn byw gyda chlefyd Alzheimer cynnar, yn ateb ein cwestiynau. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories Dementia is another challenge for our relationship, but we're in it together Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows. Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows. ... 09 March 2023
Real stories Taking each day as it comes in a relationship after a dementia diagnosis Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met and getting married, to their experience with Ananga's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the couple's hopes for the future. Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met and getting married, to their experience with Ananga's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the couple's hopes for the future. ... 09 March 2023
Real stories Why I took on the Thames Path Challenge for Alzheimer's Society Judith Fowler tells us about her marathon experience and why she took on the Thames Path Challenge 100k. She also shares her best running tips and ideas for fundraising. Judith Fowler tells us about her marathon experience and why she took on the Thames Path Challenge 100k. She also shares her best running tips and ideas for fundraising. ... 08 March 2023
Real stories Meet Alzheimer’s Society’s new Head of Research This International Women’s Day, Dr Lucy Devendra, our new Head of Research tells us why she’s excited by the prospects for dementia research. This International Women’s Day, Dr Lucy Devendra, our new Head of Research tells us why she’s excited by the prospects for dementia research. ... 28 February 2023
Real stories Taking a career break should never be a full stop, but a comma in your dementia research career Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. Alzheimer’s Society is proud to be partnering with the Daphne Jackson trust (DJT) to offer a Fellowship for people returning to research after taking a break for caring and health reasons. ... 14 February 2023
Real stories Because of my Nani, I want to raise awareness of dementia through exercise We’re delighted to announce Lavina Mehta MBE has become an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. Lavina tells us why she’s so passionate about raising awareness of dementia in the South Asian community, and about the links between exercise and dementia. We’re delighted to announce Lavina Mehta MBE has become an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. Lavina tells us why she’s so passionate about raising awareness of dementia in the South Asian community, and about the links between exercise and dementia. ... 10 February 2023
Real stories Ahmed, a member of Our Dementia Choir, appreciates the things going well for him in life Ahmed Pochee, in Nottingham, is making the most of every day. Ahmed Pochee, in Nottingham, is making the most of every day. ... 01 February 2023
Real stories Louise treasures the times she recognises that her mother is ‘still there’ despite her dementia Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum. Louise Yates, in Peterborough, values what she has – especially ‘scrapbook moments’ with her mum. ... 01 February 2023