Alzheimer's SocietyOvjeren akaunt

@alzheimerssoc

We provide information and support, fund research and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

England, Wales & N.Ireland
Vrijeme pridruživanja: travanj 2009.

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  1. After her dad passed away from dementia, Chris knew she wanted to raise money to 'give this disease the kicking it deserves!' Ahead of her 60th birthday she's trying 60 ways to fundraise - from Memory Walks to a tai chi class - and has raised £3,000 so far! 💙

  2. ‘I'm still that same person The one who made you smile The one who shares your memories So talk to me a while Let's talk about the old days The fun we've had for years And smile at each other Please wipe away your tears’ 💙

  3. We love this video so much that we just had to share it again. Patricia’s husband is living with Alzheimer’s disease and one of the only things that bring him comfort is his cat, Mooshu. The former veterinarian and his cat share a bond and Mooshu is always right beside him. 💙

  4. Dementia care research changes lives, but only 5% of dementia research funds in Europe focus on this. Tune into the first Dementia Care Research Summit on 12th February. Register for the live feed & join the discussion here:

  5. If you're affected by dementia and need someone to turn to for support, we're here for you 💙 This Day, give our National Dementia Helpline a call (0300 222 1122) or visit Talking Point, our online community, available 24 hours a day: .

  6. We love this! 💙 Music has been Win’s passion her entire life, and that didn’t change when she received a dementia diagnosis. She still loves to sing and share her talent with the residents at .

  7. Are you caring for someone with dementia and cancer? This visit Talking Point, our online community. With an area for carers of people with both dementia and cancer, you can connect with those who understand the unique challenges you face.

  8. We want to check in and ask the all-important question today - how are you? Our Talking Point members are chatting about how they're feeling, and how they look after their mental health:

  9. Giving up driving is not always an easy decision to make. Someone with dementia may be very reluctant to stop driving. Do you or a loved one have experience of this? Share your experiences here:

  10. Nearly a third of young people know someone living with dementia, so it's important for us to create a dementia-friendly generation. We've teamed up with to design bespoke activity packs to teach children about dementia. Take a look today:

  11. Caring for a loved one who is living with dementia is a huge responsibility, so taking time for yourself to recharge is important. After all, who cares for the carer? This , read our tips on how to best look after your wellbeing:

  12. We want you to GLOW with us at a special night-time Memory Walk and help us put dementia to bed. Together we can fund a cure for dementia and create a future without the condition.

  13. Did you know that you can take action to reduce your risk of dementia? There are certain factors that you can’t change, such as your age, genetics and gender, but you can reduce your risk by eating well and staying active.

  14. 📢We're calling for £8 billion to be invested into the social care system. The Government needs to tackle the devastating financial & emotional impact facing people affected by dementia when accessing care.  Take a stand with us. Write to your MP now:

  15. Tonight's episode of on contains scenes of the Miles family struggling to access basic dementia care for Irene. If their story resonates with you, then please take a stand with us to change the broken care system:

  16. Tonight on at 10pm, we'll be watching . Will you be joining us? It's a powerful, moving documentary three years in the making, sharing the story of the Miles family as they support their mum Irene with her dementia diagnosis ❤️

  17. We’re about to have a cold snap and it’s already snowing in parts of the country. Make sure your loved ones are safe and warm in this freezing weather! ❄️

  18. In his youth Thomas served in the Navy, now he has dementia and lives in a care home. He was so excited when his carer took him for a tour of HM Naval Base Clyde! His face lit up when he spoke with officers on the ship & he wowed them all with his knowledge! 🚢

  19. Registration for is now open! 🎉 Taking place over 18-19 May 2020 in London, our annual conference will bring together leaders from the dementia sector, showcasing the latest innovations in research, policy and care. Will we see you there?

  20. The science also shows that quitting drinking and smoking can help to lower your dementia risk. (In fact, some researchers estimate that 14% of dementia cases worldwide may be attributable to smoking.)

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