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June 6th marks 1year since Tommy launched dementia campaign
Dementia awareness thinking about walking Glasgow to London next year to collect more life stories
http://youtu.be/DiClVNuaj9Q
Last year I launched my campaign with a walk round Scottish cities to raise awareness and collect life stories. I have been overwhelmed by the amazing response to this campaign ,I am thinking about walking from Glasgow to London next June to raise awareness and collect more life stories or even a relay of carers walking through towns and cities much like the Olympic torch handing over letters and life stories to the next town /city.
We salute work of carers in this Dementia Week
The devastating impact of Alzheimer’s, or dementia
Thursday, 24 May 2012
This week (May 21-27) is Dementia Awareness Week and I would like your readers to spare a thought for people across Northern Ireland, who are struggling with the relentless, debilitating advance of Alzheimer’s, or dementia, as well as those who care for them. I work for a disability charity called Vitalise. Each year, we welcome couples affected by Alzheimer’s, or dementia, to our respite centres for much-needed breaks.
Actress supports dementia awareness
21 May 2012 Last updated at 06:08
By Adam Brimelow Health Correspondent, BBC News
Carey Mulligan tells the BBC’s Adam Brimelow about her grandmother’s Alzheimer’s
A poll has suggested more than four out of 10 people know – or have known – someone with dementia.
The Yougov survey indicates strong concern about dementia across all ages.
It suggests young adults are most likely to want to learn more about the condition.
