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We are the UK's leading dementia research charity and we won’t stop until everyone is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We stand #ForACure . 🟧
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#ForACure
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Dementia affects millions yet remains misunderstood. You have the power to change the conversation. Watch and
#ShareTheOrange
with
@SamuelLJackson
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“Yesterday an elderly lady came up to us at the beach and asked if we could help fulfil her husband’s wish to ride a wave one last time.” - Ryan
Her husband is living with dementia. This is the sweetest thing we’ve seen all week. ❤️
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Patricia’s husband is living with Alzheimer’s and very few things bring him comfort. Except for his cuddly cat, Mooshu, who is always there to offer a paw of calm and support. 🧡
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Many people think dementia is just a natural part of ageing. To fight misunderstanding, please share a film about an 🍊 this
#WorldAlzMonth
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Everyone at Alzheimer's Research UK would like to send their best wishes to national treasure Dame Barbara Windsor, her family and friends following her husband's announcement that she's living with Alzheimer's disease.
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"You'll always be 'Dad' Vader to me" -
@HamillHimself
aka Luke Skywalker
Over 400 signed photographs belonging to the late David Prowse are being auctioned with a % of profits to support vital dementia research. View this iconic item & many more 👇
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This orange has the power to change perceptions of dementia. But it all starts with you. Please watch and
#ShareTheOrange
, the film we made with
@BryanCranston
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Bill has been with his wife Anne for 18 years but forgot they were a couple after dementia robbed him of the precious memory. But then he popped the question after believing that they'd only just met - he’d fallen in love with her all over again. ❤️
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What happens to the brain as symptoms of dementia progress?
#DementiaUncovered
, the film we made with
@simonpegg
and
@ricoheurope
, provides a glimpse.
Please watch and share.
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What if
#SantaForgot
? Believe in the power of research at Christmas by watching & sharing our animation
#Ibelieve
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We’re sending our love and support to our long-standing and passionate supporter
@realmissfiona
following her announcement that she’s living with young onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Her courageous decision to go public will raise such vital awareness 🧡
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Formula One racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart has launched a £2m drive to accelerate innovation in dementia research. This is his story.
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We are deeply saddened to learn national treasure Dame Barbara Windsor - star of EastEnders and the Carry On films - has died with dementia, aged 83. Sending our heartfelt condolences to husband Scott Mitchell, her many fans and everyone who knew her 🧡
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Watch 11-year-old Jacob's touching message to his dad who is living with early-onset Alzheimer’s. ❤
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.
@BillGates
is investing $50million in the Dementia Discovery Fund. Read his blog to learn why he has joined us in the fight against dementia
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Good luck
@DementiaRev
runners and thank you all so much for being part of the
#DementiaRevolution
! It means so much to everyone affected by dementia.
#LondonMarathon
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Today we pause to remember Dame Barbara Windsor on what would have been her 84th birthday. Husband Scott's support for ARUK in her memory is truly inspiring and her legacy lives on through his tireless efforts to raise funds for dementia research and awareness of the condition.🧡
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Shout out to
#DoctorWho
fans for getting
#ChristopherEccleston
trending! It's the perfect excuse to share our award-winning
#ShareTheOrange
campaign from 2016. Please watch, share and help challenge misconceptions of dementia. 🍊
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"She just wants to be held."
Sir Jackie Stewart talks about how his wife's diagnosis of dementia has fulled
@racingdementia
's collaboration with ARUK to accelerate research progress towards a breakthrough.
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Dancing creates great memories, which we are working tirelessly to protect. Celebrate 10 years of Just Dance & help fund vital dementia research. RT this post &
@Ubisoft_UK
will donate £1 to ARUK, up to a max of £30,000
#JustDanceMemories
Full T&Cs here
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"My grandma's had Alzheimer’s for 11 years now. It’s hard to remember what she was like before, but that rare smile on her face is just a glimpse and reminder of the love I know she still carries with her. Appreciate the little things." - Daniel
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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ICYMI: Bill has been with his wife Anne for 18 years but forgot they were a couple after dementia robbed him of the precious memory. But then he popped the question after believing that they'd only just met - he’d fallen in love with her all over again.
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It’s wonderful to see
@BillGates
announcing further investments in dementia research. Today he has announced he is supporting a new fund designed to bring about improved diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Read more at
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Diseases like Alzheimer’s begin damaging the brain up to two decades before symptoms show. Our new global initiative will use data from wearables to detect brain changes much earlier and open up a vital new window to target future treatments.
Learn more
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Dementia affects millions yet remains misunderstood. This
#WorldAlzheimersDay
, you have the power to change the conversation. Watch and
#ShareTheOrange
with
@SamuelLJackson
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Up for Grabs!
@bose
and
@MercedesAMGF1
items to be sold at auction with profits to support Alzheimer’s Research UK and Renaissance Foundation (
@RF_Tweets
).
Four lots worn by
@F1
legends Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. Sign up to bid-
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Our thoughts are with Bruce Willis & his family today after sharing his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia.
We thank the family for sharing this awful news publicly, bringing a lesser-known dementia out of the shadows & the need for more research investment to the spotlight.
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Elsie, 80, who is battling ovarian cancer was unable to visit her husband of 58 years, who is living with Alzheimer's. Watch the heartwarming moment they were reunited after four months.
We will protect connections.
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“A lady came up to us at the beach and asked if we could help fulfil her husband’s wish to ride a wave one last time because he's living with dementia.” – Ryan
We will fulfil our promise to you to make breakthroughs in dementia research. Happy
#PositiveTwitterDay
☺️
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@giancola_ryan
Hey
@giancola_ryan
. Thanks so much for sharing this heartwarming video. We'd love to share with our audience, with your permission? Wishing you a very happy birthday. ❤️
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"Took my nan to her new care home today that’s for people with dementia, she met a lady who had the same name as her and they held hands the whole time they watched TV, the lady on the left repeatedly said to my nan 'don’t worry you’ve got me now'." -
@_lilliedowning
💜
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This is one for the fans! Own genuine
@F1
race boots worn by
@MercedesAMGF1
driver Valtteri Bottas over the 2020 Imola GP race weekend. 🏎️ 🏁
We’re thrilled to be part of this auction, raising vital funds for dementia research and
@RF_Tweets
. Sign up -
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Aston Villa captain
@JackGrealish
has generously donated a match shirt to our online auction, signed by the squad victorious in the 2018/19 playoffs! ⚽🏆
This unique piece of club memorabilia could be yours, click to place your bid!
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“No family should have to face dementia but research is our best chance to beat it. Step up and be part of the fightback.” -
@davidwalliams
👉
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Three-year-old Paisley wanted to take her grandpa to a ball, but he has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. So, her dad held grandpa up while she danced with him in a princess dress.
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The fantastic
@StephenFry
will take up his mantle as quizmaster again for a very special edition of
@TheVirtualPubQ1
in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Join Stephen from 8:15pm this Friday for an evening of quizzing, quips and quality entertainment -
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Lady Helen Stewart, the wife of F1 racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart, was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. Her son, Paul, wrote the song Praise You to celebrate all that he loves about Lady Helen & thank her for being a wonderful mum.
#ThisIsMum
#MothersDay
@racingdementia
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Thank you to the brilliant
@MercedesAMGF1
for hosting a behind the scenes factory tour for Alzheimer’s Research UK friends and supporters earlier this month!
We were delighted to bring everyone together and hear how the team is driving change forwards. 🙌💜
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"My gran has got severe Alzheimer’s disease and she asked to dry my hair after I came out the bath because she used to do it when I was a little girl and hasn’t done it since - hence the ancient hair drier. Cherish the little things in life." - Clo
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We were blown away when, Paul, more popularly known as
@TheRunningManZ
, completed two 16-hour live gaming streams raising over £72,000 in honour of his dad, Albert, who lived with dementia. 🧡
Thank you so much everyone who contributed! Read more👇
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@MercedesAMGF1
Here’s our favourite
@F1
memory of
@MercedesAMGF1
supporting us
@SilverClassic
this summer! 🍊🏎
#CharityPartner
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Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing, it is caused by diseases, most commonly Alzheimer’s. So, this
#WorldAlzheimersDay
is about hope. Hope that research will find a breakthrough. Please watch and
#ShareTheOrange
-
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"Nana used to wave out the window when I left, but due to Alzheimer’s, she doesn’t even know who I am. Today, she waved for the first time in 3 years. Sounds daft, but it’s made my day.” – Katie
We will keep families connected to each other for longer.
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Thanks to
@JJUJWorld
from
@UnionJworld
for presenting a trophy at our charity race day
@NewmarketRace
today.
http://t.co/OZG4HPRq77
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It’s
#WorldKindnessDay
! ❤
The smallest acts of kindness can mean a lot to someone living with dementia and the friends and family caring for a person with the condition. Spread the love today, and beyond.
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"My family history isn’t the sole reason behind my interest in Alzheimer’s. But my personal experience has exposed me to how hopeless it feels when you or a loved one gets the disease."
@BillGates
has invested $50million in the Dementia Discovery Fund
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“Today's my Mama’s birthday. She's been living with Alzheimer’s for over 15 years & she doesn’t remember it’s her birthday or my name. I’ll do the remembering for her. Today she told me that she loved me & gave me a lovely smile.” – Nicol
Happy birthday, Mama! Keep smiling.
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“Barbara’s raised awareness of dementia in this country. People are talking about it now. She's helped open that conversation. I think that's really important. I’m proud to be part of it.” –
@mrjakedwood
Support at:
#LondonMarathon
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The damage caused by Alzheimer's can leave a brain weighing 140g less than a healthy one. But we've overcome diseases in the past. And with your help we will make breakthroughs possible for dementia.
#ShareTheOrange
at
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The wonderful
@Vicky_McClure
has founded a Dementia Choir to find out whether music can help people living with dementia. Tune into
#OurDementiaChoir
on
@BBCOne
at 8pm tonight.
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"I'm overwhelmed by the response from Barbara’s fans, friends & former colleagues. The outpouring of support has filled me with pride & been a huge comfort to me. It’s magical.” Scott Mitchell as donations to ARUK in honour of Dame Barbara pass £100k -
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Ian got John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ tattooed on his arm because every time his grandad Sean, who is living with dementia, hears or sees it, he breaks into song.
Imagine all the people living without dementia? We do. Research will find a way.
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ICYMI: Watch the beautiful moment when this woman with dementia recognises the young lady she is spending the day with.
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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A massive thank you to ARUK supporter
@claresiobhan
and her community for raising over £2,605 for vital dementia research on her livestream this evening! Here's her reaction to passing the £2,000 milestone 😮🧡
There's still time to donate here 👉
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📣 This
#WorldAlzheimersDay
our message to you is one of hope.
We’ve launched a new film to inspire belief that research can overcome the diseases that cause dementia and set out a bold new ambition to commit £250m to life-changing research by 2025.
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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We are honoured that Dame Barbara Windsor is standing with ARUK and
@alzheimerssoc
for the
#DementiaRevolution
!
If you have been successful in the
#LondonMarathon
ballot, please use your place to raise money to power groundbreaking dementia research.
👉
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Proud to deliver your 34,000+ signatures of support for our
#just1percent
petition to 10 Downing Street with
@RachelRileyRR
today. We need fairer funding for research to accelerate progress and
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
for people living with dementia.
#DAW2019
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“My Nana has Alzheimer’s and the one thing she always remembers is music. She picked up the Clarinet (for the first time in 35 years) and instantly started playing along.” – Alyssa
Let’s
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
to keep people playing music for longer.
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Lauren’s conversation with her grandma who has Alzheimer’s:
L: "It was nice seeing you."
Gran: "It was nice remembering you."
L: "You remember me?"
Gran: "I don’t remember your name, but I remember I love you."
Help us
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
so love is never forgotten.
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“It’s hard to overstate how important finding a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use diagnostic is for stopping Alzheimer’s. We’re finally within reach of that goal thanks to significant breakthroughs.” -
@BillGates
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Dementia affects millions but is misunderstood. We have the power to change the conversation. Watch and
#ShareTheOrange
with
@SamuelLJackson
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Six-year-old Colton feeding his great-grandfather, who is living with Alzheimer's, is a reminder of the importance of family, love and connection. We will
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
for people like Colton and his family.
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Today we launch
#SantaForgot
, our animation voiced by
@stephenfry
. Believe in the power of research at Christmas at
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Our researchers are working tirelessly to overcome dementia. With your help we can raise awareness and understanding, to ensure research has the support it desperately needs.
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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“Once again mum astounds me. She can no longer walk, feed or talk yet she joins in when I sing. A wonderful feeling of connection which, coupled with her smiling eyes, gives me a glimpse of my old mum.” – Naomi
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
to protect our connections.
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“My boyfriend learnt my grandad's favourite song on the piano. Look how happy he is dancing with mum. He then told us stories that we haven’t heard in years. Today's been magical.” - Steph
We will make sure magical moments are more than just moments.
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Let's turn Twitter orange! Put an 🍊 emoji in your Twitter name if you’ve helped us
#ShareTheOrange
to show the world that you believe in the power of research to make breakthroughs possible for people with dementia.
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When we need cheering up we watch Joyce having a little dance because it shows us that people living with dementia can still live, and enjoy life.
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@JJUJWorld
"Alzheimer's sucks" Following his testimony to US Senate
@sethrogen
shares his family's story on our blog
http://t.co/uQffDJO4OM
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“Dementia destroys people’s ‘happily-ever-afters’ & we must do everything we can to end the pain & distress it causes.”
We're so grateful to Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman, for providing a powerful narration to our new campaign. Together we can change the ending.
📸Chris Baker
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WATCH: The beautiful moment Sir Jackie Stewart hands a rose to his wife, Lady Helen, who is living with dementia. A touching reminder of the love that drives
@racingdementia
’s mission to find breakthroughs in the prevention or treatment of dementia.
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“I wish I’d known more about Alzheimer’s when my grandma was alive. I’m sharing the orange to help put the power back into the hands of research. To help people like my beautiful grandma.” -
@claresiobhan
#ShareTheOrange
to help build understanding
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Incredibly encouraging, and another hugely significant moment for dementia research.
A second drug for Alzheimer’s – donanemab - has been shown to slow people’s cognitive decline in a rigorous phase 3 trial.
Coverage here👇
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Florence is staying with daughter Jean during this period of social distancing and is making sure she stays active with the help of Alexa and '50s music!
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Our thoughts are with Alastair Stewart and his family, following the news he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. We praise Alastair for speaking so openly and honestly about his experience, while urging others to seek help if they have concerns.
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Dame Barbara Windsor's devoted husband Scott has set up a book of condolence and asked people to honour her legacy with a donation supporting our dementia research. We couldn't be more touched or honoured to receive these special gifts. Please visit
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"Dementia. What a horrible condition. My mother in law doesn’t recognise anyone and can’t hold a conversation. But boy she can still belt the tunes out." - Lisa
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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What if
#SantaForgot
? Believe in the power of research at Christmas by watching & sharing our animation
#Ibelieve
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Massive thanks to
@TomFletcher
,
@CarrieHFletcher
,
@SuperSamStuff
and
@nikinsammy
for helping us
#ShareTheOrange
!
Head over to our Instagram page to check out their beautiful pictures shot by the awesome
@lindablacker
.
📸👉
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Since last Christmas, 200,000 people in the UK have developed dementia. But we believe research has the power to change the future. If you do too then please watch and share
#SantaForgot
this Christmas.
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Florence is staying with daughter Jean during this period of social distancing and is making sure she stays active with the help of Alexa and '50s music!
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“My grandpa has dementia and always goes out and picks my grandma flowers (or weeds) when it’s nice out. He has done it three times today. My grandma acts just as excited for the third batch as she did the first. This is love.” – Katie
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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Here’s an elderly gentleman with dementia being taken back to the Kop end at Anfield via a VR headset. He sings every single word of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.
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@JJUJWorld
A huge thank you for starting our Defeat Dementia Walk JJ. Lovely to have you with us.
http://t.co/bbHelPYfBC
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Laura's form of dementia means she struggles to make sense of what she’s seeing and finds it difficult to remember people’s names and places. But she hasn’t forgotten how much she loves her daughter, Hat.
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Don't miss the first part of ITV's
@RossKemp
: Living with Dementia tonight 7:30. In the show, he finds out how the disease has impacted the life of his long-time screen colleague, Dame Barbara Windsor, & meets with her husband, & friend of Alzheimer's Research UK, Scott Mitchell.
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@BewickCarol
Thank you Carol, we know it's a tough watch, but a story we had to tell. Together we will change the ending for everyone affected by dementia. 🧡
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"Took my nan to her new care home today that’s for people with dementia, she met a lady who had the same name as her and they held hands the whole time they watched TV, the lady on the left repeatedly said to my nan 'don’t worry you’ve got me now'." - Lillie Downing ❤
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What is dementia? Our animation voiced by
@GameOfThrones
star
@iwanrheon
explains the essentials.
Watch here 👉
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“My boyfriend learnt my grandad's favourite song on the piano. Look how happy he is dancing with mum. He then told us stories that we haven’t heard in years. Today's been magical.” - Steph
We will make sure magical moments are more than just moments.
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Dementia is caused by physical diseases. Medical research has already made amazing progress in other diseases, like cancer and HIV/AIDS. With you by our side, we can do the same for people living with dementia.
We can
#MakeBreakthroughsPossible
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"I went to visit Nain today, she didn’t know who I was, but I had a bit of hope that she might remember 'our saying' which we ALWAYS said to each other. She remembered it." - Laura
We're smiling with you ❤
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“I want to
#ShareTheOrange
for my mum who died with dementia aged 54. People need to understand that dementia is not a normal part of getting older and it doesn’t just affect older people. It’s caused by diseases that research has the potential to treat and cure.” – Olivia
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With the help of
@RachelRileyRR
and
@Channel4
we're changing the conversation around dementia. Keep a lookout for our special
#ShareTheOrange
moments on the sets of some of your favourite show. 📺🍊
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What is dementia? Our animation voiced by
#Riviera
and
@GameOfThrones
star
@iwanrheon
explains the essentials
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“He knows in that moment who I am, and he knows he’s safe.”
17-year-old Grace sings with her grandfather John, who is 86 and living with Alzheimer’s, to keep his memories alive.
We will find a way to protect treasured memories.
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“This is my Grandad. The 1st photo was taken a few years ago when he was first diagnosed with dementia. The 2nd was taken a couple of days ago. He was such a character, the life and soul of the party. Now that’s been taken away.
#ShareTheOrange
and stop dementia." – Laura
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“This is my Grandad. The 1st photo was taken a few years ago when he was first diagnosed with dementia. The 2nd was taken a couple of days ago. He was such a character, the life and soul of the party. Now that’s been taken away.
#ShareTheOrange
and stop dementia." – Laura
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