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Alzheimer's Society Blog
5d ago
In March, some of our celebrity supporters came along to watch England’s men in the third Alzheimer’s Society International and discussed why they're backing our 'Support the Supporters' campaign. ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2w ago
Michelle Nelson-Greensmith is attending the Dementia Action Week event in Westminster to share with MPs the importance of a diagnosis ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2w ago
Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2w ago
Helen Cumpstey was diagnosed around 2012 with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), after years of not knowing. Her husband Ray explains the challenges they faced along her dementia diagnosis journey ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
1M ago
Charlie Gibson and his grandad Barry became an international TikTok sensation when Charlie shared videos of gramps enjoying music and football. Charlie tells us about the special relationship they share and why he's participating in Trek26 this year ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
1M ago
‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. A combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia is the most common type ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
1M ago
Bill, who continues to fight and campaign in his wife Jo's name, shares the pain of losing someone slowly to dementia ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2M ago
Find out why it’s important to create accessible websites, apps and software for people affected by dementia. Discover who our Dementia Voice team are and how we can work with you on your website accessibility ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
2M ago
Paul Lindsay and his dad Richard, 78, are lifelong Nottingham Forest fans. Richard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, but still enjoys going to games and reminiscing about memories following his team ..read more
Alzheimer's Society Blog
3M ago
Ai Lyn Tan, an NHS doctor, has fond memories of celebrating Lunar New Year – also known as Chinese New Year – with her family in Malaysia before her mum Alice developed Alzheimer’s disease. She tells us about the celebrations, and why it just isn’t the same since Alice died ..read more