All the updated news related to dementia action week

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Derry News

One in five people with dementia in NI battle symptoms for over two years before getting a diagnosis

Foyle MLA, Sinead McLaughlin, has launched Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Action Week in Stormont with the goal of securing earlier diagnosis of the condition in the community. Ms McLaughlin said: "I am pleased to sponsor Alzheimer's Society ...

17 May 2022 at 16:33

Derry News

"As we know, there's no cure for dementia at the minute, but early diagnosis is vital in slowing the progression down"

Dementia Action week is set to take place next week from Monday May 16 to May 22 with the hopes of encouraging people to get an early diagnosis. Alzheimer's Society is fully supporting the movement in the hopes that the people of Derry and ...

13 May 2022 at 20:33

Health & Wellbeing

6 simple ways to boost your brain and stay sharp this summer

Summer isn’t just a time for beach days, barbecues and picnics in the park – it’s also the perfect opportunity to recharge your brain. Just like we care for other aspects of our health, there are steps we can take to support brain health ...

13 May 2025 at 12:21

Health & Wellbeing

‘What I wish I knew when my dad was diagnosed with dementia’

John Ramsay was just 12 years old when his father, David, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of 52. Over the next decade, John witnessed the devastating progression of the condition first-hand, eventually stepping into a ...

09 May 2025 at 10:00

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