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bigissue.com > life > health > alzheimers-research-dementia-cure-funding

A cure for dementia could be possible – but we need funds

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (277+ words) Over the last couple of decades, there have been huge revolutions in the technology available for us to study dementia - is a cure possible? Professor Katie Lunnon. Image: Alzheimer's Research UK Professor Katie Lunnon wants to know, if we have…...

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bigissue.com > life > health > meet-the-people-raising-awareness-of-dementia-in-the-south-asian-community

South Asian people are teaching their community about dementia

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (822+ words) Find out more about how your personal data is processed and set your preferences in the details section. 'There's no word for dementia in Gujarati.' Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched a Dementia Community Champions project to help raise awareness in…...

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bigissue.com > life > health > ai-assistant-dementia

Meet Wispy, the AI assistant helping people with dementia

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1080+ words) The CrossSense glasses identify objects and provide step-by-step instructions to guide users through everyday tasks Carole Greig tries the CrossSense glasses, which uses audio and text to help wearers with dementia. Image: Andrew McKay “Hi Wispy,” Carole Greig smiles. “It’s…...

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bigissue.com > life > health > want-to-help-the-families-of-people-with-dementia-heres-what-to-do

Here's what to do to help families living with dementia

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (705+ words) There’s a lot of praise for unpaid carers from the government, but what do they actually do to help? asks John Noone Caroline, who is living with Alzheimer's, and husband and carer John. Image: Supplied Caroline’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis was confirmed…...

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bigissue.com > life > health > our-dementia-research-is-bringing-new-hope-for-a-cure-advertorial

How dementia research is bringing new hope for a cure

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (736+ words) After an early cognitive impairment diagnosis, Larry Woelk joined a clinical trial that helped change the course of dementia research. Now, his story shows how scientific progress, trial participants and public support are bringing better treatments closer. Larry Woelk and…...

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bigissue.com > behind-the-scenes > inside-the-big-issue-i-am-still-me

Inside the Big Issue: I am Still Me

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (347+ words) This week's Big Issue magazine is a first-of-its-kind special edition created by people living with dementia Inside the Big Issue: I am Still Me When you think of dementia, what comes to mind? This week’s Big Issue magazine first-of-its-kind special…...

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bigissue.com > culture > theatre > bonnie-oddie-theres-no-one-size-fits-all-answer-to-assisted-dying

Bonnie Oddie: 'There's no one-size-fits-all answer to assisted dying"

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (269+ words) Bonnie Oddie turned the story of accompanying her mother to Dignitas for an assisted death into a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Bonnie Oddie is using her family experience to get people talking In 2019, my family and I accompanied Mum…...

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bigissue.com > news > employment > bella-roberts-disabled-people-jobs-film-tv

Bella Roberts on disabled people trying to get a creative job

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (953+ words) Roberts is an aspiring film and TV editor. She also has primary lymphoedema. Her socials lay bare the reality of finding work in the industry Bella Roberts. Image: Supplied Bella Roberts is jubilant when she speaks to Big Issue. “I…...