New Media Awards 2009

Talking Point

http://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/index.php

Nominated in Digital Inclusion category.

Talking Point is an online community for people with dementia and their carers, family and friends to discuss all aspects of the condition. Talking Point is hosted by the Alzheimer's Society, and supported by a group of volunteer moderators.

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  • Talking Point is the online discussion forum of the Alzheimer's Society supporting anyone and everyone affected by dementia.

    Set up and run by a team of volunteer moderators, the Talking Point network supports thousands of people who discuss everything and anything, at any time of the day, all over the world.

    "the support on here has been amazing and some stories are so touching...the thing really coming across to me is honesty and unity, so many people being so supportive to one another its amazing! I am so grateful."

    Nominated by Said Dajani, 11 November 2009

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