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Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD)

Functional cognitive disorder causes problems with memory and thinking - symptoms that can look a lot like dementia. Although it can be challenging to get a diagnosis of FCD, the right treatment and support can help a person get better.

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Coronavirus restrictions in care homes: ‘Bit by bit, Mum is forgetting who I am’

01 June 2020

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Memory and migration: ‘I have dementia, but I still remember my past’

11 October 2019

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Laury’s story: ‘Mum became utterly lost in the fog of her own mind’

20 September 2019

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'The memory thief became a regular visitor, taking pieces of my grandma.'

05 September 2019

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Mum has dementia and recognises my face but doesn't know my name

18 July 2019

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‘Mom seems afraid that if she doesn’t write things down, she will forget.’

14 May 2019

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Time and place: People with dementia try out a clock and a locator device

01 April 2019

Helpcards to support people with memory problems or dementia

Helpcards are for people with dementia or memory problems. They can make it easier for the person to get support when they’re out in the community.

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'Stay positive to boost brain health in old age' - Alzheimer's Society comment

Think positively to keep your brain healthy and lower the risk of dementia in older age, experts have said. A new report by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) suggests feeling good and being emotionally well is linked with better brain health among over-50s.

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Mum has dementia and repeats the same questions 100 times over

06 November 2018

Memory problems and reminiscence as an LGBTQ+ person with dementia

Memory problems are common in dementia. If you identify as LGBTQ+, they may cause particular difficulties.

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Memory problems LGBTQ+ people with dementia may experience

Advice and practical tips for supporting an LGBTQ+ person with dementia who is experiencing memory problems.

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