Alzheimer's Society

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ASICS London 10k

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Clive Downing’s wife Jayne was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease aged just 52 and is now living in a care home.

Tragedy as woman with dementia does not even know her daughter died

Sally Olney with head coach Terry Mabbitt.

A smash charity event

Councillors have investigated what support is available to people living with dementia in Barnsley, and recommended a series of measures to improve services.

Councillors recommend measures to improve Barnsley dementia services

Families of people living with dementia in Sheffield could pay up to £73 a month to visit them.

Families could face £70-a-month cost to visit loved ones with dementia

Robotic therapy dog Sandy is bringing comfort and joy to residents at a Sheffield care home

Robotic therapy dog brings happiness to care home residents

Kate Lee, chief executive officer at the Alzheimer's Society

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Joanna Macgregor on her Alzheimer's Memory Walk

Care home worker does Alzheimer's fundraising walk in tribute to mum

Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Caroline Makinson

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City's care homes should allow safe visits during lockdown

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Getting old is no laughing matter

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

Care home residents will be able to join family and friends over Christmas - but...

Clive and Jayne in Mexico shortly before her diagnosis

Charities benefit from Sheffield runners virtual marathons

Helen, her daughter Grace, Janet, and Helen’s son Philip

Sheffield woman reveals stark reality of caring during lockdown

Helen Oliver, 58, of Swallownest, Sheffield, says lockdown has been a strain of both her and her mum, Janet aged 85 (pictured)

Sheffield family open up about living life with dementia in lockdown

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'

Jean and Helen, who are "best friends" as well as mother and daughter.

Daughter slams 'inhumane' treatment of mother at Sheffield care home

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

Thousands admitted to hospital

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4,200 walkers join fight against dementia

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