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Information Book group: Everything Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You We read Dementia: Everything Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You, by Matt Piccaver. We read Dementia: Everything Your Doctor Doesn’t Have Time to Tell You, by Matt Piccaver. ... 28 March 2024 0comments.
Information Donald Trump, Joe Biden and dementia: Why not to diagnose from a distance In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. However, this kind of speculation is usually wrong, is unethical and stigmatises people living with dementia and mental health conditions. In recent years, there has been a lot of speculation that Donald Trump and Joe Biden may have dementia or some form of mental health condition. However, this kind of speculation is usually wrong, is unethical and stigmatises people living with dementia and mental health conditions. ... 22 February 2024
Information Book group: Pru and Me We read Timothy West’s book about life with his wife Prunella Scales, including since she developed dementia. We read Timothy West’s book about life with his wife Prunella Scales, including since she developed dementia. ... 31 January 2024 0comments.
Real stories Take us seriously – getting a dementia diagnosis shouldn’t depend on where you live How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change. How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change. ... 29 September 2023
Information Tag: Information. What we think about dementia diagnosis Find out what we think about dementia diagnosis rates in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and our focus on early diagnosis and regional inequalities. Read more
Real stories Helping others after a dementia diagnosis Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia. Gill Taylor, who was initially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, started an art group for people with dementia. ... 01 June 2023
Information Tag: Information. Improving access to a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Alzheimer’s Society’s latest report examines the barriers to getting a timely and accurate diagnosis identified by people living with dementia, researchers and clinicians and builds a consensus on recommendations to overcome them. Read more
Real stories Without a dementia diagnosis, Mum wouldn't have the support she needs Koula spoke to a doctor after noticing problems with her memory, but it took several years for her to get a diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter Zoe explains the challenges they've faced and what a diagnosis means for them both. Koula spoke to a doctor after noticing problems with her memory, but it took several years for her to get a diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter Zoe explains the challenges they've faced and what a diagnosis means for them both. ... 28 April 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
Research Why spotting the early signs of dementia is so important There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis. There is currently no cure for dementia, but recognising the early signs and symptoms is still very important. We explore why spotting the early signs matters for everyone affected by dementia and why we support research to improve diagnosis. ... 16 February 2023
Real stories My dementia diagnosis experience was abhorrent so I became a campaigner When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. When John was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, it was a huge shock to him and his family. He received little support after the news was delivered and is now campaigning to improve the diagnosis experience. ... 07 September 2022
Real stories Being persistent with the GP about my dementia symptoms has benefitted me Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. Gina recognised something was wrong but it was a challenge to make the GP listen to her concerns. Committed to finding an answer, Gina persisted. She eventually received a diagnosis of vascular dementia, which helps her to continue living a good quality life. ... 05 September 2022