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900,000 people in the UK live with dementia. That’s enough to fill Wembley 10 times over. Wembley Stadium Director Liam Boylan explains the new partnership between the FA and Alzheimer's Society to make Wembley the first national stadium to be dementia friendly. šŸŸļø

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'After his diagnosis, Dad’sĀ personalityĀ started toĀ change from sweet, calm, and loving to frustrated, agitated, and anxious. 'WeĀ just didn’t know how to help him.' āœļø Rebecca Hougham metro.co.uk/2023/06/18/i-t…

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We've joined forces with England and Wales Cricket Board to dedicate the 3rd day of the Men's Fifth Ashes Test to Alzheimer’s Society. LV==Insurance Men's Ashes Test Match: Day 3 Supporting Alzheimer’s Society will raise funds & awareness: bit.ly/3DC8RkV #CricketShouldBeUnforgettable

We've joined forces with <a href="/ECB_cricket/">England and Wales Cricket Board</a> to dedicate the 3rd day of the Men's Fifth Ashes Test to Alzheimer’s Society.  

<a href="/lv/">LV=</a>=Insurance Men's Ashes Test Match: Day 3 Supporting Alzheimer’s Society will raise funds &amp; awareness: bit.ly/3DC8RkV

#CricketShouldBeUnforgettable
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'This Test match will enable us to provide help and hope to everyone living with dementia, by funding faster diagnosis, life-changing support and vital research, making a massive difference to fans and players whose lives have been devastated by dementia.' bit.ly/3OlhdDF

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'The Ashes delivers unforgettable jaw-dropping moments and treasured memories that stay with fans for a lifetime. But sadly, forgetting their most precious memories of the Ashes is a heartbreaking and devastating reality for so many.' More in Sky Sports: bit.ly/3Ok94yZ

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The ECB have teamed up with Alzheimer's Society for the first time in a bid to stump dementia out of the game. England Assistant Coach Marcus Trescothick discusses how the charity helps people affected by the disease.

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The Alzheimer's Society CEO Kate Lee presents the stump that was removed this morning by the ECB. The gesture aims to raise awareness of the reality that 1 in 3 people born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia in their lifetime.

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England cricketers are wearing their teammates names in the pre-match line up, to draw attention to confusion often experienced by people living with dementia and how people with dementia lose precious memories. #CricketShouldBeUnforgettable | Alzheimer's Society šŸ’™

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The Alzheimer's Society's Singing for the Brain choir made up of people affected by dementia and volunteers sing ahead of day three of the final Ashes Test šŸ’™ Text TEN, TWENTY or THIRTY to 70567 to donate Ā£10, Ā£20 or Ā£30.

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There are over 900,000 people living with the dementia in the UK - enough to fill The Oval 33 times over. England players wore their teammates names in the pre-match line up to draw attention to confusion often experienced by people living with the disease.

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"We want to slow it down as early as possible" The CEO of Alzheimer's Society Kate Lee explains the disease and the work the charity does to help. Text TEN, TWENTY or THIRTY to 70567 to donate Ā£10, Ā£20 or Ā£30 šŸ’™

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Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali and Mark Wood talk about their most unforgettable cricket memories and how they would feel if dementia took away their ability to remember these moments. #CricketShouldBeUnforgettable | Alzheimer's Society šŸ’™

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A great day at The Kia Oval dedicated to Alzheimer's Society šŸ’™ Australia are going to have to pull off some chase to win this Test and the series as England end day three with a 377-run lead ā³ #Ashes | #LateCut šŸŽ¬

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More than a quarter of unpaid carers looking after a loved one with dementia have said they're worse off financially because of their responsibilities, according to the Alzheimer's society. The charity is calling on the government to do more to support them.

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ā€˜Unless you care for someone with dementia, it’s just very difficult to understand.’ Beverly, Mark, Eugenie, Alma, Trevor, Liz and Errol share what daily life with dementia is really like for them.

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Orla moved in with her grandmother after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and is now training to become a dementia specialist in her memory. A huge thanks to Orla who is supporting our 12 Days of Christmas appeal. To read more, visit: dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/artic…

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Christmas will never be same for 65% of current carers who say dementia has ā€˜robbed’ them of a carefree and joyful festive season, our recent survey found. Nicky’s husband Adrian is living with dementia. She told us how since Adrian’s diagnosis, Christmas has lost its sparkle.

Christmas will never be same for 65% of current carers who say dementia has ā€˜robbed’ them of a carefree and joyful festive season, our recent survey found.

Nicky’s husband Adrian is living with dementia. She told us how since Adrian’s diagnosis, Christmas has lost its sparkle.
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To highlight our 12 Days of Christmas Appeal and new survey, which looks at the emotional and physical impact of dementia, BBC Breakfast featured storyteller Bill Wilson and Head of Corporate Partnerships, Lizzie Israeli. Watch here from 1:50: bbc.in/46F29Xb

To highlight our 12 Days of Christmas Appeal and new survey, which looks at the emotional and physical impact of dementia, <a href="/BBCBreakfast/">BBC Breakfast</a> featured storyteller Bill Wilson and Head of Corporate Partnerships, Lizzie Israeli. Watch here from 1:50: bbc.in/46F29Xb
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ā€œMy dad is living with dementia. I really wish I knew more about what Alzheimer’s Society did back at the start of our journey.ā€ Read more about Rickie Hayward-Williams’ recent visit to one of our Singing for the Brain groups, via The Voice NewspaperšŸ‘‡ voice-online.co.uk/lifestyle/2024…