
FTD & Me
@ftdandme
๐ Mum was diagnosed with #FTD in Feb '19
๐งก I tested positive for the #C9ORF72 mutation
๐ Raising awareness by #blogging
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http://www.ftdandme.co.uk 11-06-2020 14:59:28
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When a parcel arrives with Jelly Drops sticker on the front ๐๐ผ SO excited to try these with mum, thanks for the speedy delivery! #Dementia #Hydration #FTD #EndFTD


Feeling so loved itโs unreal ๐ฅฐ I have created my own Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk to take place on 20th September 2020. In just 18 hours Iโve got 25 walkers and raised ยฃ210! So thankful to those who have supported me so far โค๏ธ #Dementia #EndDementia justgiving.com/fundraising/mwโฆ

Iโm back! My next blog is now published which covers how we received a diagnosis. Iโve had lots of questions about this so hopefully youโll find it useful. Enjoy and I hope to continue shining a light on #FTD! #Dementia #EndFTD #FrontotemporalDementia ftdandme.co.uk/post/12-how-weโฆ



Time for #Blog #14. Iโm talking about the present and Iโve explained how mums symptoms have changed. I found it hard writing this, it was a complete reality check. I canโt believe how quickly things have changed ๐ขโฅ๏ธ #FTD #FrontotemporalDementia #Dementia ftdandme.co.uk/post/14-realitโฆ



Please help us spread the word so we can build up these vital connections Younger People with Dementia CIO @YoungDementiaUK Young Dementia Network Dementia Carers Count 3Nations Dementia Working Group Chris Roberts. Chris Maddocks Kate Lee FTD & Me tide - together in dementia everyday Dementia UK




โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ were spreading the word! Thank you Lucy Russell!

Thank you so much Consultant Admiral Nurse Children & Young People for your involvement! You did amazing and provided such insightful info. We were a fab team! #ftd #endftd x.com/hannahdementiaโฆ

Itโs here! Check out my interview on BBC Humberside speaking all things #ftd and how Iโm dealing with my #genetic results. Earlier on in the show, thereโs also great info from Lucy Russell and Consultant Admiral Nurse Children & Young People! Check it out at 2:41:00 ๐๐ผ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0โฆ

FTD & Me FTDtalk BBC Humberside Lucy Russell Consultant Admiral Nurse Children & Young People Thank you FTD & Me for sharing your story so publicly and informing the world about our struggles!

Thank you so much Jean C9orf72 โฅ๏ธ

Itโs #DementiaActionWeek and Iโm starting by sharing a podcast I recorded with @JillRennieuk at homecare.co.uk. This explains my own experience with #FTD after my mum was diagnosed, and after I tested positive for the #C9ORF72 mutation. Click to listen! > bit.ly/3w4sPPk


US approves first new #Alzheimer's drug in 20 years... this is absolutely incredible to read! Progress for so many and amazing to see โฆProf Cath Mummeryโฉ from the very same research centre I was at last week speak about it! Well done to all involved โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ bbc.co.uk/news/health-57โฆ