Despite everyones varying political views I sincerely hope that Alzheimers and Dementia will get good coverage in the next few days and that the profile of sufferers and carers will raised
Maggie Thatcher has died
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I'm disappointed that BBC has repeatedly referred to her 'frail health', without one mention of dementia.
Of course the family have the right to decide on the announcement, but it's such a pity, especially as her dementia was common knowledge.
Of course the family have the right to decide on the announcement, but it's such a pity, especially as her dementia was common knowledge.
Both Sarah and bemused1 started threads on this topic at the same time, so I've merged them to avoid duplication.
I've also moved the thread to 'Raising Awareness and campaigning', as that's a more appropriate home for it.
I've also moved the thread to 'Raising Awareness and campaigning', as that's a more appropriate home for it.
Thank you Katherine and Sarah for highlighting these posts, regardless of what this lady done as a job, she was frail and had dementia, she was also a wife and mum, our hearts must go out for the battle she had, and may she now be at peace and with her beloved Denis.
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Tarah Maggie....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1jY5fYjV-U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyU8qmzGsEg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1jY5fYjV-U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyU8qmzGsEg
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No mention of Dementia on the any of the news, and ended her days living at the Ritz!
Now thats a "care home"!
John.
Now thats a "care home"!
John.
Everyone is born equal (they say)- but not everyone dies equal. She was lucky - to live the last stages of her dementia in comfort at the Ritz, and to die of an ictus. BAM!WHAM! that's the way to go... I pray for a similar quick end to my father's suffering.
This must be the way forward for Dementia sufferes, check into a top hotel and the goverment will pick up the bill! i will go for the Lanesdown, only £15000 per night.....
John.
John.
I am not a supporter of Ed Miliband or the Labour party
But I respect the right of everyone to have an opinion
The following statement by the Leader of the Labour Party was said with dignity
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Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Opposition, said: "I send my deep condolences to Lady Thatcher's family, in particular Mark and Carol Thatcher.
"She will be remembered as a unique figure. She reshaped the politics of a whole generation. She was Britain's first woman Prime Minister. She moved the centre ground of British politics and was a huge figure on the world stage.
"The Labour Party disagreed with much of what she did and she will always remain a controversial figure. But we can disagree and also greatly respect her political achievements and her personal strength.
"She coped with her final, difficult years with dignity and courage. Critics and supporters will remember her in her prime."
But I respect the right of everyone to have an opinion
The following statement by the Leader of the Labour Party was said with dignity
Jimbo 111
Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Opposition, said: "I send my deep condolences to Lady Thatcher's family, in particular Mark and Carol Thatcher.
"She will be remembered as a unique figure. She reshaped the politics of a whole generation. She was Britain's first woman Prime Minister. She moved the centre ground of British politics and was a huge figure on the world stage.
"The Labour Party disagreed with much of what she did and she will always remain a controversial figure. But we can disagree and also greatly respect her political achievements and her personal strength.
"She coped with her final, difficult years with dignity and courage. Critics and supporters will remember her in her prime."
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"Forgiveness is God's invention for coming to terms with a world in which, despite their best intentions, people are unfair to each other and hurt each other deeply. He began by forgiving us. And he invites us all to forgive each other."
"Forgiveness is God's invention for coming to terms with a world in which, despite their best intentions, people are unfair to each other and hurt each other deeply. He began by forgiving us. And he invites us all to forgive each other."
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Hello everyone,
Some members may have noticed that this thread was temporarily closed last night. This action was taken to halt posting to the discussion, given the sensitivity of the discussion topic.
The vast majority of posts made to this discussion have been constructive and the topic (whether the death of Margaret Thatcher would raise awareness of dementia) has been of interest to a number of members. We have decided to reopen the thread so that the discussion can continue. We’d ask all members to please bear the sensitivity of the discussion topic in mind before posting and, as always, to ensure that you post within the rules of this forum which can be viewed here, and in particular
We will be keeping an eye on the discussion and I'm afraid if unhelpful or inappropriate posts are made, it may be necessary to close the discussion.
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Some members may have noticed that this thread was temporarily closed last night. This action was taken to halt posting to the discussion, given the sensitivity of the discussion topic.
The vast majority of posts made to this discussion have been constructive and the topic (whether the death of Margaret Thatcher would raise awareness of dementia) has been of interest to a number of members. We have decided to reopen the thread so that the discussion can continue. We’d ask all members to please bear the sensitivity of the discussion topic in mind before posting and, as always, to ensure that you post within the rules of this forum which can be viewed here, and in particular
We will be keeping an eye on the discussion and I'm afraid if unhelpful or inappropriate posts are made, it may be necessary to close the discussion.
Thank you
Why it is that in the TV News and Press that upon the demise of Lady Thatcher after having a stroke they mention nothing about the fact that she had Alzheimer’s! Yet in the film about her life called (The Iron Lady) it’s made quite obvious of her dementia!
If only well know people such as Lady Thatcher and many other well known people would come forward (or had come forward) and spoken out and admitted to having some type of dementia it would help to raise so much awareness of the illness and maybe help dispel some of the stigma that so many people still associate with dementia, it would also show that dementia has no preferences and can have an effect on the most cleverest, strong willed, the wealthiest, the most artistic, politicians and people such as you and me as its victims...
If only well know people such as Lady Thatcher and many other well known people would come forward (or had come forward) and spoken out and admitted to having some type of dementia it would help to raise so much awareness of the illness and maybe help dispel some of the stigma that so many people still associate with dementia, it would also show that dementia has no preferences and can have an effect on the most cleverest, strong willed, the wealthiest, the most artistic, politicians and people such as you and me as its victims...
I've just started looking at some of the coverage in the a Times digital edition. I see that one of the articles says that she had dementia. It's a pity the family hasn't asked for donations to an Alzheimer's charity but they're going to the Chelsea Hospital. She had close links with that hospital.
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