Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved.
Dr Mollie Price, a researcher at Leeds Beckett University is working with Alzheimer’s Society to support carers of people living with dementia and cancer. Here she tells us why she’s taken on this vital and unexplored area of research and how you can get involved.
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It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out.
It took Jay Owen time to realise others were there to help with his nan’s care, and now he encourages other carers to reach out.
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We read a memoir by a best-selling novelist who found herself a carer three times in middle age.
We read a memoir by a best-selling novelist who found herself a carer three times in middle age.
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Talking Point members’ advice for someone feeling bad about telling ‘love lies’ to a person with dementia.
Talking Point members’ advice for someone feeling bad about telling ‘love lies’ to a person with dementia.
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Talking Point members’ advice for a person who suspects they might be one of the ‘invisibles’ – not around enough to support a family member with dementia.
Talking Point members’ advice for a person who suspects they might be one of the ‘invisibles’ – not around enough to support a family member with dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Society has commented on Carers UK’s ‘State of Caring 2021’ report. The report is a snapshot of unpaid care in the UK this year. Alzheimer’s Society estimates there are 700,000 unpaid carers of people living with dementia in the UK.
We read journalist Shaun Deeney’s book Love and Care, a memoir about caring for his mother after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia.
We read journalist Shaun Deeney’s book Love and Care, a memoir about caring for his mother after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease dementia.
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People’s expectations and rules about social distancing vary between places and change over time. Read advice from members of our online community.
People’s expectations and rules about social distancing vary between places and change over time. Read advice from members of our online community.
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Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love.
Pranab Das, who’s been trying to navigate the challenges of dementia care since his wife’s diagnosis, says he’ll never stop showing his love.
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Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London.
Meet Jessica Budgett, Programme Manager at the NIDUS (New Interventions for Independence in Dementia) study at UCL in London.
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Our readers discuss Jan Hall’s ‘Dementia Essentials’, which is based on Jan’s personal experiences as a carer. The book is a guide for people supporting a relative or friend who has dementia.
Our readers discuss Jan Hall’s ‘Dementia Essentials’, which is based on Jan’s personal experiences as a carer. The book is a guide for people supporting a relative or friend who has dementia.
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