🏃‍♂️ "We might only have 15 summers left" — Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD brothers, are on an incredible mission to raise awareness for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) by running 903 miles across the UK. They both carry a rare faulty gene that could lead to early-onset dementia, just like their mother, grandmother, and aunt.

The brothers hope their efforts will help to find a cure for dementia and end the stigma that it's "just a part of ageing." Through their challenge, they've raised over £110,000 so far! 🙌

👉 Learn more about their inspiring journey: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/art....icles/cyvy70pg0vpo.a

How do you think we can further raise awareness for conditions like FTD? Join the conversation over at We Talk Care💬

#wetalkcare #dementiaawareness #ftd #supportcarers #findacure #ftdbrothers

🔍 Are you an unpaid carer? You might not even know it!

Carers UK has launched a brand new 'Care Calculator' to help people discover if they're classified as unpaid carers and what support they may be eligible for. Many people are unaware of the resources available to them! 💡

👉 Find out more and see if you qualify: https://www.express.co.uk/life....-style/life/1951118/

Do you think society does enough to inform carers about their rights and support options? Let’s discuss in the comments below! 💬👇

#wetalkcare #unpaidcarers #caresupport #carersrights #carersuk #supportcarers

🧑‍⚕️ A mother becomes the first person in the UK to receive a 10-minute injection to slow the progression of MS.

Could this be a game-changer for MS care? Share your thoughts and experiences with current MS treatments on We Talk Care. 💬

📖 Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/mot....her-becomes-first-pe

#multiplesclerosis #mstreatment #carersupport #wetalkcare

Are you or a loved one wondering how to afford care at home? This article explains the options and challenges of paying for home care.

Why not share what’s worked for you or explore new solutions together over at We Talk Care! 🏡

📖 Read more: https://www.homecare.co.uk/adv....ice/paying-for-care-

#careathome #carerssupport #financingcare #wetalkcare

🧪 A breakthrough blood test could predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. This could change the way we approach care and treatment.

How do we feel about the implications of early diagnosis? Let’s talk about it. 🙌

📖 Read more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/202....4/jun/blood-test-cou

#parkinsonsawareness #earlydiagnosis #healthbreakthrough #wetalkcare

🧠 Up to 100,000 people in England may be living with undiagnosed forms of dementia.

This statistic is a huge wake-up call for early diagnosis and support for families. How has dementia affected you or your loved ones? Let’s share and support each other! 💙

📖 Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/so....ciety/article/2024/j

#dementiaawareness #caringforlovedones #supportcarers #wetalkcare

💬 Did you know many unpaid carers in the UK are living in poverty despite benefits? This article sheds light on the financial hardships carers face every day.

As a community, how do we feel about this? What changes do you feel are necessary to support carers? 💭

📖 Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/so....ciety/2024/sep/12/un

#carercommunity #unpaidcarers #carersrights #povertyawareness #wetalkcare

💔 "You never identify as being a carer... I thought, 'I’m just Melvin’s wife and this is what he needs.'" 💔

When Dorothy Cook's husband, Melvin, was diagnosed with a rare brain disease, their lives changed forever. Dorothy, like many, didn’t see herself as a carer until the demands of caring for Melvin became overwhelming.

Their story highlights how unpaid carers often sacrifice their careers, financial security, and even their health to provide the care their loved ones need – often without the support they deserve.

Have you or someone you know experienced this gradual shift into being an unpaid carer? Let’s talk about how we can better support each other and bring more recognition to carers. Join the conversation on We Talk Care.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9z50jg10xo

#unpaidcarers #carerssupport #ataxiaawareness #careforcarers #wetalkcare #caringjourney #carersrights

👀 Do You Identify as an Unpaid Carer? 👀

A staggering number of people don’t realise they’re unpaid carers, missing out on vital support 😔. According to @CarersUK, less than half of us know how to identify an unpaid carer, leaving millions without the help they need.

If you’re supporting a loved one, you might be a carer and not even know it! Let’s talk about how we can better recognise and support unpaid carers in our community. Head over to We Talk Care to share your story or get advice from others in the same situation 💬

https://www.carersuk.org/press....-releases/less-than-

#unpaidcarers #carersupport #carersrights #wetalkcare #hiddenheroes #carersuk #carecommunity

🧬 Brain Immune Cells & Dementia – What You Should Know 🧬

Did you know that microglia, the brain’s immune cells, could be contributing to dementia? Recent research suggests that these cells, while protecting our brain, might also be causing damage over time 😮

How does this impact the way we care for loved ones with dementia? Join the discussion on We Talk Care Community – let’s share ideas and experiences on how we can support brain health!

https://www.newscientist.com/a....rticle/mg26335074-40

#dementiaresearch #brainhealth #microglia #caregiverssupport #wetalkcare #carerstogether