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Alzheimer's Research UK
@AlzResearchUK
We are the UK's leading dementia research charity and we won’t stop until everyone is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We stand #ForACure. 🟧
United Kingdom
Joined April 2009
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    Not all fairytales end the way we expect. Share now to help us change the ending #ForACure. alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/for-a…
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    We are deeply saddened to hear that actress Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia. Her husband Steve Sheen said that the Birds of a Feather star, 65, was diagnosed in 2021 and is stepping away from acting after a glittering 50-year career. We’re sending our best
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    Dementia affects millions yet remains misunderstood. You have the power to change the conversation. Watch and #ShareTheOrange with @SamuelLJackson.
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    “Yesterday an elderly lady came up to us at the beach and asked if we could help fulfil her husband’s wish to ride a wave one last time.” - Ryan Her husband is living with dementia. This is the sweetest thing we’ve seen all week. ❤️ x.com/giancola_ryan/…
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    Patricia’s husband is living with Alzheimer’s and very few things bring him comfort. Except for his cuddly cat, Mooshu, who is always there to offer a paw of calm and support. 🧡
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    The Cute Plug
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    Many people think dementia is just a natural part of ageing. To fight misunderstanding, please share a film about an 🍊 this #WorldAlzMonth
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    Everyone at Alzheimer's Research UK would like to send their best wishes to national treasure Dame Barbara Windsor, her family and friends following her husband's announcement that she's living with Alzheimer's disease. bbc.com/news/uk-440629…
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    "You'll always be 'Dad' Vader to me" - @HamillHimself aka Luke Skywalker Over 400 signed photographs belonging to the late David Prowse are being auctioned with a % of profits to support vital dementia research. View this iconic item & many more 👇bid.eastbristol.co.uk/auctions/7797/…
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    This orange has the power to change perceptions of dementia. But it all starts with you. Please watch and #ShareTheOrange, the film we made with @BryanCranston
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    Bill has been with his wife Anne for 18 years but forgot they were a couple after dementia robbed him of the precious memory. But then he popped the question after believing that they'd only just met - he’d fallen in love with her all over again. ❤️
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    STV News
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    What happens to the brain as symptoms of dementia progress? #DementiaUncovered, the film we made with @simonpegg and @ricoheurope, provides a glimpse. Please watch and share. alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementiauncove…
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    What if #SantaForgot? Believe in the power of research at Christmas by watching & sharing our animation alzheimersresearchuk.org #Ibelieve
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    We’re sending our love and support to our long-standing and passionate supporter @realmissfiona following her announcement that she’s living with young onset Alzheimer’s disease. Her courageous decision to go public will raise such vital awareness 🧡
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    Formula One racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart has launched a £2m drive to accelerate innovation in dementia research. This is his story.
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