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The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Society

Dementia Action Week: What are the symptoms and how can you spot the early signs?

New study finds one in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed

The Independent UK

Dementia warning as one in four people suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis

New research carried out by the Alzheimer's Society found that a number of people put off getting a diagnosis for a number of reasons - including dismissing symptoms to old age.

Daily Record

Man receives ‘nightmare’ diagnosis after asking same questions over and over

Phil Burdekin, 63, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia after struggling with memory problems for 20 years. Phil often put his forgetfulness down to stress, but as his memory got worse, he decided to see a doctor.

Manchester Evening News

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Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure is returning for another series: what are dementia’s symptoms?

Vicky McClure series is coming back to BBC1 and highlighting music’s power to help those with dementia

Evening Standard

The early signs which might show you have Alzheimer's

Three out of five people with dementia wished they had received a diagnosis sooner

Manchester Evening News

Dad-of-four handed 'nightmare' diagnosis after suffering memory problems for 20 years

Phil Burdekin, 63 from Southport, spent decades repeating questions, missing appointments and getting lost when driving until a tragic diagnosis upended his life

Daily Mirror

Hexham-born TV star Kevin Whately talks movingly of his mum's dementia as he backs Alzheimer's campaign

Kevin Whately who starred in Lewis is helping to highlight an Alzheimer's Society campaign encouraging people to seek support in getting a diagnosis earlier

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Dad gets 'nightmare' diagnosis after asking the same question over and over

"I'm glad I went when I did because I think I'd be a lot worse now if I didn't."

Liverpool Echo

One in four people with dementia ‘suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis’

The Alzheimer’s Society has produced a new symptoms checklist with the Royal College of GPs.

The Independent UK

The Christmas mum couldn't remember, the woman we'll never forget: A moving dementia story too many will relate to

'The first I knew about Mum’s official decline was when I came round and spotted “2pm consultant coming. Query Alzheimer's” written on the kitchen calendar. When I asked her about it, she shrugged'

Manchester Evening News

Taboo stops south Asian people in UK seeking help for dementia, says charity

Exclusive: Alzheimer’s Society says fear of embarrassment or misunderstanding stops thousands coming forward

The Guardian - UK

83 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Merseyside

Loved ones have paid tribute to those who have passed away in recent weeks

Liverpool Echo

Bristol inventor develops 'smart socks' to track wellbeing

Dr Zeke Steer quit his job to work on his invention - and is hoping to bring the product to market next year

Birmingham Post

84 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Merseyside this week

Family and friends paid tribute to lost loved ones

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81 tributes and funeral notices from across Merseyside this week

The past week's notices from around the region

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Post death and funeral notices for April 23 to April 29, 2022

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Wales Online

The most recent death notices in Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with their families and friends

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The most recent death notices in Cardiff as families remember loved ones

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'Dementia care and awareness needs to be key focus of election candidates' says community worker

Rachel Toner, who lost her great aunt to the condition, says candidates should make dementia care a top priority

Liverpool Echo

59 death notices and funeral announcements in Merseyside this week

Loved ones have paid tribute to those who have passed away in recent weeks

Nottingham Post

Death and funeral notices in Nottingham between April 16 to April 22, 2022

Our thoughts are with friends and family affected

Manchester Evening News

Funeral and death notices of much loved people who died recently in Greater Manchester

Tributes to much loved friends and family members who have died recently

Liverpool Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements in Merseyside as families remember loved ones

Loved ones have paid tribute to those who have passed away in recent weeks

Wales Online

The latest death and in memoriam notices in Swansea as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with loved ones at this time

Manchester Evening News

Funeral and death notices of much loved people who died recently in Greater Manchester

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