Archive of hosted chats 2010

Alzheimers Society chat, Monday 26th July 2010

Katherine Watts from Alzheimers Society joined carers in a live chat. Since October 2007, Katherine has taken responsibility for overseeing Talking Point, the Alzheimer’s Society’s online support and discussion forum. It was set up in March 2003 by a handful of people who were passionate about the idea of providing online support to those affected by dementia.

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Strategic Lead for Carers at MS Society, Susan Allison joined us live in our chatroom to meet and chat with carers. Multiple sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. Around 100,000 people in the UK have MS. Carers raised questions about MS and the MS Society.

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For Carers Week, journalist and TV presenter Esther Rantzen joined us live in our chatroom to meet and chat to carers. Esther, well-known for presenting 'That's Life', a BBC television series has been a long-term supporter of Carers Week. She was the very first celebrity to support the new partnership formed in 2001 - having cared for her husband Desmond, until he died of coronary heart disease in 2000.

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Joanna Watson from Stroke Association joined our chat to discuss conditions surrounding stroke and answer any related questions. Joanna who works in the Stroke Information Service answered a range of questions ranging from identifying stroke in patients, preventing stroke from occuring and taking care of stroke patients.

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Early-onset dementia, Thursday 21st January 2010

Dr Niruj Agrawal, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, joined carers in the chatroom to share his expertise and knowedge on early-onset dementia. The chat focused on the lack of awareness and services for people with early-onset dementia and their carers

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