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‘It’s something I thought I’d get at 80.’ These were the words of broadcaster Fiona Phillips, as she revealed her Alzheimer's diagnosis in July of this year. ‘But I was still only 61 years old.’
The presenter spoke of her anger at the diagnosis, which came following months of brain fog and anxiety. No wonder: like many women in their early 60s, there’s work, family and the enjoyment of life to attend to. ‘I am just getting on with it, I'm not taking notice of it,’ she told The Mirror. ‘I'm just doing what I normally do. I don't want to not work, be sitting around playing with my fingers, or watching telly.’
To think that Alzheimer’s – which, along with other forms of dementia, we think of as a later-life disease – could hit women thriving at midlife, is understandably alarming. But when you consider the latest demographic data about people with dementia, perhaps it shouldn’t be.
The condition – among the most devastating of our times – has a predominantly female face; two out of three sufferers in the UK are female, and last year it was the leading cause of death among women. In fact, those over 60 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as breast cancer, a condition for whom awareness and support is arguably far greater.
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Join us on September 21 for a free workshop about digital health, design, innovation and everything in between, in partnership with of Guidea, an award-winning women-owned and women-led UX design consultancy that specializes in strategic product design for clients in Digital Health and Cognitive Sciences.
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Join our members and partners Tech4Eva online on October 10th for another Roadshow event, this time in India, to get to know the new cohort of Tech4Eva startups and to participate in engaging discussions that aim to inspire, educate, and foster connections among those passionate about advancing women's health through innovation and collaboration.
The event will focus on breaking the taboos and the need for women's hygiene and period health products in modern India.
Other community events 📆 🌍
Gut Health and Menopause, September 18
Rise and Rewards of Femtech, September 25
Book Launch with Anca Griffiths Hosted by FemTech Association Asia, September 25
Unlocking investment: trends for high-growth companies, September 27
FemTech Expo - Autoimmune diseases and chronic conditions, September 27
FemTech Book Club - Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin MD, September 28
Well Woman Event 2023, September 30
HLTH, October 8-11
Community news and updates 👩🏽💻 📣
FemTech Lab, the global ecosystem of startups, experts and investors in women’s health and wellness, announced their Autumn 2023 cohort which will be delivered in partnership with Essity, the leading global brand in female hygiene and wellness.
Our member company Proov took home the prize for audience choice at the Women's Health Innovation Series in Boston, while Rosy Wellness took the judges-choice award. Congratulations to both! 🙌🏽
Smile, the UK's first mental health app for people with chronic physical health conditions is now available on Android and IoS! You can get the links at www.wearesmileapp.com
Lola&Lykke is an award-winning women’s health company reshaping reproductive healthcare for mothers. The Finnish Company offers a comprehensive solution that seamlessly combines physical products designed to the unique needs of women with cutting-edge technology. To support its journey in digital, Lola&Lykke is excited to welcome Kristina Masalin to the team as Tech & Product Advisor. Lola&Lykke is also very proud to have been selected as a finalist for the Initiative of the Year at this year´s Nordic Women in Tech Awards held on the 9th of November in Reykjavik 🚀!
Major survey by femtech pioneer Clue reveals huge knowledge gap about perimenopause
Lasa Health Awarded $275K SBIR Phase I Grant From The National Science Foundation
Rosy partners with e-Lōvu to address women's wellness during pregnancy
Mira is America’s fastest-growing femtech company according to the 2023 Inc. 5000
Sequel Spiral™ tampon receives FDA approval as medical device
Sonio Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance* For Its Use of AI in Prenatal Ultrasounds
Hale Secures €350,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Redefine Women's Pain Management
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TBD Health expands their offerings with a new PrEP program
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