On the 7th September 2020, Adam Smith hosted the Dementia Research Chatathon LIVE - to share information on the wide variety of research taking place across the world, and the raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK. Please continue to donate and help Adam meet his £5,000 target - details can be found at www.chatathon.uk.
This video / podcast features Adam talking with Wendy Mitchell, Chris Roberts and Jayne Goodrick. Three people who are living with effects of dementia every day. Chatting about why research is important to them, asking what messages they have for researchers, and what they would like to see more of, from their own experience as study participants.
Wendy Mitchell - was diagnosed with young onset dementia on the 31st July 2014 at the age of 58 years old. Wendy retired early from the NHS having worked as a non-clinical team leader for 20 years. Post-diagnosis, she was shocked by the lack of awareness, both in the community and clinical world, so she now spends all of her time travelling around the country raising awareness and encouraging others to embrace her passion for research. Wendy is an Alzheimer's Society Ambassador, blogger and member of 3 Nations Dementia Working Group she also wrote an amazing bestselling book 'Somebody I Used to Know' a Richard and Judy Book Club Pick 2019 Paperback. With humour, truth and grace, this book her book gives a unique insight into what it's like to live with Alzheimer's disease - @WendyPMitchell.
Chris Roberts & Jayne Goodrick - are from Wales. Chris was diagnosed with mixed dementia in early 2012 but has not let this diagnosis get in the way of leading a full life. He and his amazing wife Jayne, spend most of their time promoting and providing education to others about dementia. Chris regularly give talks on what it’s like to live with dementia and how research plays an important role in unlocking new treatments and better care, supported by Jayne who provides unique insights as someone living with the disease in a different way. Together they believe in dementia rights, inclusion, co-production and the promotion of better services for everyone living with dementia. Chris is an Ambassador for the UK Alzheimer’s Society, Join Dementia Research Champion, Affiliate member of Dementia Action Alliance UK, Honorary Lecturer, Bangor University, Wales and a Member of the NICE Dementia Clinical Guideline Review Committee - @mason4233 / @jaynegoodrick.
