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Derek Fisher

Dementia campaigner
and awareness raiser
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I have worked in dementia care for 18 years as a carer and programmes manager. I currently blog, tweet and talk about dementia along with giving presentations on the issue. I am officially retired but I’m not really retired as I’m actively involved with raising dementia awareness. I am currently campaigning for a 24/7 National Dementia helpline. I live in Hertfordshire and I’m a keen Arsenal fan . My interests include soccer and cricket.

Alzheimer's research UK event in London: 8th October 2018
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 October 10, 2018
I arrived in London for this event as a sceptic about research as my remit is the here and now. I went for curiosity and to see what was actually happening out there in the world of research. I entered...
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