❤️ How to Support Someone with Vascular Dementia

🫀 Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia — and it often goes hand in hand with heart and stroke issues. This guide offers practical tips and compassionate support for carers.

Read more: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informa....tionsupport/heart-ma

Are you caring for someone with vascular dementia? What have you found most helpful or challenging? Let’s share support in the We Talk Care community 💬

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Supporting someone through the 3 stages of vascular dementia - BHF
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Supporting someone through the 3 stages of vascular dementia - BHF

Get practical tips and emotional strategies to help as vascular dementia progresses with Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Kensa Morgan.

🧩 Why Do Some People Develop Autism? The Genetic Puzzle Unfolds

New research is uncovering the complex genetics behind autism, and how environmental and inherited factors may combine. It’s a mystery science is just beginning to solve.

📖 Read the full article:https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/a....rticle/20250415-the-

What do you think about how autism is discussed and understood in society today? Let’s keep the conversation inclusive, respectful, and informed 💙

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The genetic mystery of why some people develop autism - BBC Future
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The genetic mystery of why some people develop autism - BBC Future

Genetic factors are thought to play a major role in the development of autism – but for decades what they are has proven elusive. Now scientists are starting to uncover clues.

💳 Banking with Dementia: How to Stay Financially Safe and Supported

Managing money can become challenging as dementia progresses, but there are tools and services to help carers and families navigate this journey securely.

Read the full article: https://www.which.co.uk/news/a....rticle/banking-with-

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Banking with dementia: how to manage your money and access support - Which?
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Banking with dementia: how to manage your money and access support - Which?

We investigate how dementia affects managing money, revealing the challenges carers face, what banks offer in terms of support, and how to set up a power of attorney.
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What Is Confabulation in Dementia – and How Can You Support Your Loved One? | ##dementiasupport #confabulation #wetalkcare #caregivertips #memoryloss #youarenotalone #dementiaawareness #familycaregivers

What Is Confabulation in Dementia – and How Can You Support Your Loved One?

What Is Confabulation in Dementia – and How Can You Support Your Loved One?

Confabulation is when a person fills in gaps in their memory with fabricated or distorted information — not to deceive, but because their brain is trying to make sense of missing pieces.

🧬 Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope in Parkinson’s Clinical Trial

A groundbreaking new clinical trial is exploring whether stem cell therapy could help restore brain cells damaged by Parkinson’s. Could this be the breakthrough families have been waiting for?

👉Read the full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/....news/health/stem-cel

Would you or your loved one consider a treatment like this? Let's talk about the future of care and what gives us hope 💙
#parkinsonsawareness #stemcellresearch #hopeinscience #wetalkcare #neurodegenerativediseases

New hope as surprising Parkinson’s treatment deemed safe in clinical trials | The Independent
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New hope as surprising Parkinson’s treatment deemed safe in clinical trials | The Independent

More than 150,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson’s disease

🧠 “My Mum Was Diagnosed with Dementia at 49 – But Didn’t Want Anyone to Know”

A powerful personal story about the stigma of young-onset dementia and how it affects not just those diagnosed, but their entire family.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/n....ews/my-mum-was-diagn
Have you or a loved one experienced dementia at a younger age? How can we help reduce the stigma? Share your thoughts with our supportive community 💙

#youngonsetdementia #dementiaawareness #wetalkcare #youarenotalone #caregiversupport

'My mum was diagnosed with dementia at 49 but didn’t want anyone to know'
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'My mum was diagnosed with dementia at 49 but didn’t want anyone to know'

A new storyline on Coronation Street is encouraging people to talk about young-onset dementia, writes Camilla Foster

🎬 ‘Minecraft’ Movie Sparks Cinema Debate🎬
The new Minecraft movie is causing a stir — not just for its content, but for how young fans are engaging in cinemas, with cheering, dancing, and filming TikToks. Is this joyful freedom or disruptive behaviour that could impact those with sensory sensitivities?

📖 Read more:https://uk.news.yahoo.com/disr....uptive-minecraft-mov

💬 How do you feel about this trend? Would this impact someone you care for with sensory needs? Let’s talk 👇

#cinemaetiquette #minecraftmovie #wetalkcare #neurodiversity #publicspaces

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🧬 Facing the Future with Parkinson’s🧬

A woman from Newport shares her fears and hopes after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, highlighting the emotional toll the condition can take.

📖 Read her powerful story: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/frig....htened-future-newpor

💬 Are you supporting someone with Parkinson’s? What’s helped you cope with the uncertainty? Join the discussion at We Talk Care 💙

#parkinsonsawareness #caregiversupport #wetalkcare #youarenotalone #livingwithparkinsons

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🍽️ Navigating Food and Autism: A Complex Relationship🍽️

For many autistic individuals, food can be a source of anxiety, sensory overload, or comfort. From texture sensitivity to restricted diets, this article offers great insight for families and carers.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/art....icles/autism_food_re

💬 Have you supported someone with autism around food challenges? What helped? Join the conversation over at We Talk Care.

#autismawareness #sensorysupport #wetalkcare #caregivers #foodandautism

How autism can affect your relationship with food  - BBC Food
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How autism can affect your relationship with food - BBC Food

Neurodivergence can have a range of influences on our diet – but why, and is there any support that can help?

🧠 Early-Onset Dementia Diagnosis at 55🧠
A 55-year-old woman received a shock dementia diagnosis after noticing arm tremors — highlighting the importance of spotting early signs, especially in younger adults.

📖 Read the full article:https://metro.co.uk/2025/04/13..../shock-dementia-diag

💬 Have you or someone you know experienced early symptoms of dementia? Share your story and connect with others in the We Talk Care community 💙

#dementiaawareness #earlyonsetdementia #wetalkcare #caregiversupport #youarenotalone

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Andy says he was diagnosed with onset dementia in his 50s, and now 12 years on, he wants to debunk the myths associated with dementia.