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Adapting to Lockdown with Dementia

Adapting to Lockdown with Dementia

Former NHS Manager and Author of "Somebody I used to Know", Wendy Mitchell, who was diagnosed with Young Onset of dementia aged 58, writes about her experience of living with Dementia during Lockdown, and her hopes for the future. Read more

Posted to: Guest blog

Published: 27th May, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Wendy Mitchell

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My hope for dementia in Coronavirus lockdown

My hope for dementia in Coronavirus lockdown

Dementia campaigner and carer Jo Earlam gives a very personal perspective on dementia in a world preoccupied with coronavirus Read more

Posted to: Guest blog

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 20th May, 2020

Author: Jo Earlam

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Isolation, living with dementia and the coronavirus pandemic

Isolation, living with dementia and the coronavirus pandemic

BRACE ambassador Beth Britton writes about the isolated experiences of many people living with dementia Read more

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Published: 4th May, 2020

Author: Beth Britton

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Supporting a loved one with dementia at Christmas

Supporting a loved one with dementia at Christmas

BRACE ambassador Beth Britton writes about her experiences of supporting her father at Christmas and gives tips for other families Read more

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Published: 17th December, 2019

Author: Beth Britton

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Dementia experiences of Caribbean, Chinese and South Asian people in Bristol

Dementia experiences of Caribbean, Chinese and South Asian people in Bristol

Subitha Baghirathan of the University of the West of England, was the Research Associate for the recent BME dementia report. Read more

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Published: 13th March, 2017

Updated: 24th August, 2018

Author: Mark Poarch

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I may have dementia...

I may have dementia...

Chris Roberts has dementia and lives in North Wales with his wife, Jayne Read more

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Published: 2nd August, 2016

Updated: 27th February, 2017

Author: Mark Poarch

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Latest dementia drug really does offer hope

Latest dementia drug really does offer hope

Dr Judy Haworth is a dementia specialist doctor at Southmead Hospital, Bristol Read more

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Published: 2nd August, 2016

Updated: 27th February, 2017

Author: Mark Poarch

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Learning to live well with Alzheimer's

Learning to live well with Alzheimer's

Hilary Doxford is a member of the World Dementia Council and has spoken at BRACE conferences Read more

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Published: 25th September, 2015

Updated: 27th February, 2017

Author: Mark Poarch

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The new government must prioritise dementia funding

The new government must prioritise dementia funding

Jonathan Dimbleby is one of the UK's most respected broadcasters. He became a BRACE Ambassador in 2013. Read more

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Published: 18th May, 2015

Updated: 27th February, 2017

Author: Mark Poarch

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The SW Dementia Brain Bank

The SW Dementia Brain Bank

Dr Laura Palmer is Manager of the SW Dementia Brain Bank Read more

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Published: 24th April, 2015

Updated: 27th February, 2017

Author: Mark Poarch

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