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Fiona Phillips attending a special screening of He Named Me Malala in London. The TV presenter has revealed she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 62. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

On World Alzheimer’s Day Fiona Phillips says she will keep on campaigning

It’s believed nearly a million people live with dementia in the UK – and symptoms of the disease can often be spotted first by close family members

Have you just got a bad memory or could it be dementia?

There’s a sharp distinction between normal ageing and dementia

The late Madge Bayles with her twin sons Alan and David

NI carers: The mental and physical toll on those caring for others

Donanemab was found to slow ‘clinical decline’ in Alzheimer’s sufferers by up to 35%

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

Fiona Phillips has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 62.

TV presenter Fiona Phillips diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Those with dementia need to be reminded to stay hydrated during the warmer weather

How to help those with dementia stay well as summer beckons

One in three people (33%) who notice symptoms of dementia in themselves or a loved one keep their fears to themselves for more than a month, a survey suggests.

Alzheimer's: One in three people who notice symptoms keep it to themselves

For people living with dementia across Northern Ireland, Alzheimer’s Society says the cold spell coupled with the cost of living crisis, may bring added anxiety and challenges

Seven top tips to help support somebody living with dementia in cold weather

There's lots of advice and practical advice for those affected by dementia during the cost-of-living crisis

Excellent practical and emotion advice for those affected by dementia

Professor Hugh McKenna - Dean of Medical School Development. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Stigma and delayed diagnosed 'still biggest challenges for dementia patients'

Shelagh McCaughan is a regional trainer for Dementia Friendly Communities

NI woman making communities dementia aware

News Letter editorial

Grim but unsurprising findings on dementia failings

A generic photo of a woman holding a dementia sufferer's hands.

NI dementia care 'inadequate', new report finds

A care home resident holding hands with her daughter. One in four people with dementia experience symptoms for more than two years before they are diagnosed, according to new research

New campaign to identify dementia symptoms in old

The Alzheimer's Society outlines drug-free ways to ease symptoms of dementia

5 ways to help ease dementia symptoms
As a study suggests music can be a miracle medicine for dementia patients, the Alzheimer’s Society outlines drug-free ways to ease symptoms.

Alzheimer’s Society survey reveals that nearly one in five dementia patients spe...

Marie Ward from Londonderry with her late mother Elizabeth whom she cared for as her dementia developed

Round-the-clock carers of those with dementia need better support

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding is now preparing to hand over the chain of office, and pack away his colourful tie collection, as his term comes to an end.

NI mayor brings splash of colour to tenure with tie collection

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

Marian Teague said her husband Jim's mental health has deteriorated during lockdown

‘My husband has dementia, he’s lost the ability to communicate because of lockdo...

Experts have warned that, without visits, elderly people could lose the will to live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts warn a blanket care home visiting ban 'could risk premature deaths'

The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have no real friends

Janice Cochrane says she hasn't seen her mother in 10 weeks

Dementia patient’s daughter: It’s breaking my heart that I can’t help mum

This is how to pledge your time in support of GMB’s 1 Million Minutes campaign

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