REPoD Newsletters
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Hands across the water
The REPoD message is spreading and not just within the UK. Read this email extract from a couple in Washington DC.
Funding dementia research
The government has announced an increase into funding dementia research. Dementia research funding set to rise to £66m by 2015. - BBC News web site
Dementia Adventure
Looking for a break / holiday for someone you care for or yourself - then take a look at this web site.
John Suchet becomes Honorary President of REPoD
John Suchet, one of the UK's best known broadcasters and journalists, has given his backing to a nationwide Rotary campaign aimed at providing support for families living with dementia.
Since his wife Bonnie was diagnosed with dementia in February 2006, John has become a passionate campaigner dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and providing support for carers.
John said; "I fully support Rotary's nationwide campaign to provide help for families caring for people with dementia. I know at first hand how difficult it is, and how much help and support is needed. I applaud Rotarians for their commitment, and am honoured to become Honorary President of REPoD".
Rotary Club Press Release in PDF format.
RIBI Conference 2011 - Speech
This is a PDF transcript of the speech given by Geri Parlby about dementia and REPoD's activities at the RIBI Conference in Dublin.
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