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Dementia support worker and hubby walk coastal path

September 15, 2020 by the Devon Week

A Devon dementia support worker who has seen first-hand how badly coronavirus has hit people affected by dementia on her patch, has laced up her trainers and trekked the South West coastal path to help raise funds.

Seize the day! Sign up for Exeter Memory Walk

August 10, 2017 by the Devon Week

Andrea's mum, Jean, with two of her grandchildren. — Andrea’s mum, Jean, with two of her grandchildren.

Thousands of people are being called on to unite against dementia by signing up for Alzheimer’s Society’s Exeter Memory Walk.

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Study reveals over 84,400 people in South West are living with dementia

September 24, 2014 by the Devon Week

There are currently 84, 413 people living with dementia in South West according to new figures released by Alzheimer’s Society and the charity’s latest report reveals many of those people are not living well.

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Dementia-friendly awards to celebrate successes in the community

March 17, 2014 by the Devon Week

Alzheimer’s Society has launched its first awards to celebrate commitments from communities to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers.

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