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-

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🧪 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

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Blood test could predict Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms | UCL News - UCL – University College London
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Blood test could predict Parkinson’s seven years before symptoms | UCL News - UCL – University College London

A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson’s up to seven years before the onset of symptoms.

🧠 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

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💬 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

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💔 "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

Bristol woman says 'you never identify as being an unpaid carer' - BBC News
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Bristol woman says 'you never identify as being an unpaid carer' - BBC News

Dorothy Cook has provided round-the-clock care for her husband Melvin for the past five years.

👀 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-

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🧬 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

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They fight invaders, clear debris and tend neural connections, but sometimes microglia go rogue. Preventing this malfunction may offer new treatments for brain conditions including Alzheimer's

📱 Carer’s Allowance: Are DWP Taking Things Too Far?📱

If you're claiming Carer's Allowance, you may have received a text message from DWP recently. This has raised some concerns among vulnerable carers and those who support them.

Has anyone received this text? How did it make you feel? Let’s chat about it over at We Talk Care.

https://www.thecanary.co/uk/20....24/09/05/dwp-carers-

#carersallowance #dwpuk #financialsupport #carersrights #wetalkcare #carercommunity

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🌟 Join the We Talk Care Community! 🌟

Are you a caregiver looking for support and connection?

Joe Ndilla, an ex-carer, has created the We Talk Care forum to help carers share their stories, seek advice, and combat the loneliness that often comes with the job. With over 1000 subscribers and growing, our platform is dedicated to supporting both paid and unpaid caregivers.

Join our community today and be part of our nurturing and supportive carer community. Subscribe now at We Talk Care and stay tuned for our upcoming mobile app launch.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3gg00zep2qo
#wetalkcare #supportcarers #carecommunity #lonelinessawareness

Online forum gives carers a voice - BBC News
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Online forum gives carers a voice - BBC News

Online forum gives carers a voice

💜 Caring for a loved one with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) comes with unique challenges. A Sheffield man shares his personal journey as a caregiver, offering insight and hope to others in similar situations. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and support.

Have you cared for someone with FTD? Share your experiences with us and let’s support each other.

👉 Read more: https://www.theaftd.org/posts/....help-and-hope/uk-man

#wetalkcare #ftdawareness #caregivingjourney #supportcarers

U.K. Man Discusses FTD Caregiving with BBC and Yahoo! Life | AFTD
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U.K. Man Discusses FTD Caregiving with BBC and Yahoo! Life | AFTD

An FTD caregiver in the United Kingdom spoke about the disease’s emotional and financial impact in recent interviews with the BBC and Yahoo! Life.