Dementia Stories

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    FTD Brothers | Two Brothers, One Quest: 33 Marathons in 33 Days

    Who are the FTD Brothers? I’ll confess flat out here: I didn’t expect to be writing about two Irish brothers running 33 marathons in 33 days, across 32 counties in Ireland. But then I learned they both carry a 99.9% chance of developing frontotemporal dementia, which took their mother away from them way too young….

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    Being There for a Friend with Dementia – BE LIKE FRANK

    The team’s been busy here, working on a new two-part resource for families and friends with a loved one living from dementia. As Gabi noted on our call the other day (and I’m paraphrasing), “This one is different… I don’t see anyone else out there talking about it.” That’s saying something considering Gabi helps run…

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    AI Book Scams – Fake Authors Target Dementia Caregivers

    We’re peeling back the onion right now on some serious issues with scammers, including AI book scams — people purposely preying on those with dementia to make money (and even worse, to often just flat out steal). Since forming HOPE FOR CHANGE, Gabi Chadwick has not only introduced us to a very serious incident where…