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Research Brain stimulation study seeks people with Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment People living with Alzheimer’s are helping researchers to test a brain stimulation technique that could lead to future treatments. People living with Alzheimer’s are helping researchers to test a brain stimulation technique that could lead to future treatments. ... 01 August 2024 3comments.
Real stories Looking after your wellbeing while finding the right care for a person with dementia Glenys Smith, near Bristol, shares the challenges of caring for her husband Ralph who recently moved to a care home. She also shares wellbeing advice for other carers. Glenys Smith, near Bristol, shares the challenges of caring for her husband Ralph who recently moved to a care home. She also shares wellbeing advice for other carers. ... 31 May 2024 13comments.
News Tag: News. 'No cause for concern' after study links Alzheimer's transmission with hormone treatment from human donors Alzheimer's Society researchers say there is 'no cause for concern' after a study presented a possible link between Alzheimer's disease transmission and a hormone treatment from human donors that was used in the 1980s. Read more
Real stories Anita's story: I've been making new Christmas traditions since my dementia diagnosis Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones. ... 14 November 2023
Real stories Staying active in the community following a dementia diagnosis Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for dementia in memory of mum Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. Ai Lyn Tan explains why she's taking on the Great Scottish Run to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and shares the story behind her mum Bee Foon's dementia diagnosis. ... 28 September 2023
Real stories Adapting to a new family life after a dementia diagnosis Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Rashmi Paun always had an impressive memory – he tells us how life has changed since his Alzheimer's diagnosis. ... 01 August 2023
Real stories Q&A: Pietro Esposito is studying protein build-up to better understand Alzheimer’s Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. Meet Pietro Esposito, PhD student at the University of St Andrews, who discusses his research into Alzheimer's. ... 01 June 2023
Advice What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is a condition where problems with memory or other types of thinking make it hard for a person to do everyday activities by themselves. It can be caused by several different diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is a condition where problems with memory or other types of thinking make it hard for a person to do everyday activities by themselves. It can be caused by several different diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. ... 21 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 Q&A: Sheila Calder, who lives with Alzheimer’s Sheila in the West Midlands, aged 71 and living with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. Sheila in the West Midlands, aged 71 and living with Alzheimer’s, answers our questions. ... 01 February 2023
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