Christine Bryden is defying and re-defining dementia
8 years, 3 months ago

Christine Bryden is defying and re-defining dementia

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Christine Bryden became aware at an early age that she had a near-photographic memory and a brilliant intellect. In her mid-forties, Christine was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease, and told she'd have less than a decade to live. It's now clear that Christine's is an atypical form of dementia, and not yet fully understood by neurologists. Further information and listening Before I Forget is published by Penguin Christine was awarded an AM in the 2016 Queen's Birthday honours as an advocate for people with dementia Find further information about dementia on the Alzheimer's Australia website Hear Richard's conversation with Lisa Genova, neuroscientist and author of Still Alice Original broadcast April 2016

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Dementia support advocate Christine Bryden prepares to step back from public life to fight own battle
9 years, 7 months ago

Dementia support advocate Christine Bryden prepares to step back from public life to fight own battle

ABC  

Queenslander Christine Bryden has spearheaded lobbying efforts for people with dementia for almost two decades, but she is preparing to take a step back from public life to fight her own battle. Christine Bryden's 5 tips pre- and post-dementia diagnosis: Maintain a healthy diet Look after your heart Mentally challenge your brain – try new things Stay physically fit Keep …

Dementia patient Christine Bryden continues to baffle doctors 20 years after diagnosis
10 years, 9 months ago

Dementia patient Christine Bryden continues to baffle doctors 20 years after diagnosis

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After being diagnosed with dementia nearly 20 years ago, Christine Bryden continues to baffle doctors as she battles the disease. "I can't describe how you feel at that moment," Ms Bryden told the ABC's Australian Story program. "If someone looked at Christine's brain scan you would expect to see someone who was very impaired," said Professor John Hodges, from Neuroscience …

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