“I walk in memory of my greatly missed Nana, Iris, who we lost to dementia in 2015.” BAFTA award-winning actor and Alzheimer's Society Ambassador, Vicky McClure MBE, is participating in her 13th Memory Walk this autumn! “I always look forward to Memory Walk as the atmosphere is like nothing else. There is so much love in the air and you can’t help but feel lifted up by it. Caring for someone with dementia is really, really hard and yet, on the day, families and carers are able to feel surrounded by others who understand and totally ‘get it’. “But it’s also about raising awareness and stamping out any stigma around this disease, which affects a million people in the UK. And of course, you’ll have a great day! You’ll laugh and you’ll cry a little and you’ll feel totally validated and included – it’s just brilliant!”
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Did you know over 700,000 children worldwide are battling childhood dementia? Probably not. That's why awareness is the first step in the fight against this disease. Megan Maack, CEO of the Childhood Dementia Initiative, knows this firsthand as two of her children are affected. What began as simple research has evolved into a passionate crusade to raise awareness, improve research, and foster collaboration. In this video, you'll learn about her journey and gain insight into this challenging disease http://spr.ly/6043gpqHT #ChildhoodDementia #Awareness #Streamly
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Understanding dementia can be challenging, but it's crucial for supporting our clients and their families. 💚 During Dementia Awareness Week, let's come together to educate ourselves about the symptoms and stages, be patient, and cherish the moments of clarity. At Connected Health we know that each of our client’s is someone's Grandad, Grandmother, Mum, Dad… the list goes on, we strive to treat them with the same love and empathy as if they were our own family. Some resources to help you better understand Dementia and its symptoms are linked here 👇 https://www.dementiauk.org https://bit.ly/3UFlTpQ Together, we can make their journey a little easier.
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Understanding dementia can be challenging, but it's crucial for supporting our clients and their families. 💚 During Dementia Awareness Week, let's come together to educate ourselves about the symptoms and stages, be patient, and cherish the moments of clarity. At Connected Health we know that each of our client’s is someone's Grandad, Grandmother, Mum, Dad… the list goes on, we strive to treat them with the same love and empathy as if they were our own family. Some resources to help you better understand Dementia and its symptoms are linked here 👇 https://www.dementiauk.org https://bit.ly/3UFlTpQ Together, we can make their journey a little easier.
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MICHELE LEES PSYCHOTHERAPY INDEPTH
1moMy 103 1/2 year old mother’s skyblue eyes still shine brightly, despite having Alzheimer’s since before her 80th year. She is an amazing woman, and I am so proud to be her daughter. What a ride she is having in this lifetime! Bravo Annie! I Love You Always and Forever … , ~ Michele