Two-Thirds Of GPs Want To Prescribe Tech For Patients Diagnosed With Dementia
A poll of GPs in the UK has shown primary care doctors want to prescribe assistive technologies to patients diagnosed with dementia. More than two-thirds…
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Alzheimer’s
Music for Dementia Celebrates People on the Frontline Of Dementia Care on World Alzheimer’s Day
The Music for Dementia campaign hosted, on September 21, a special performance at London’s Arcola Theatre of the acclaimed dementia themed love story, In Other…
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Fiona Phillips’ World Alzheimer’s Day Call: It’s Devastated My Family, And Researchers Desperately Need More Funding
Long-time Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Fiona Phillips, has come out on World Alzheimer’s Day to call for more research funding for the charity. The broadcaster, who…
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Care UK Raises Awareness On World Alzheimer’s Day
To raise awareness on World Alzheimer’s Day, Care UK is looking at the differences between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Understanding the differences is crucial in providing…
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Ken Livingstone Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Family Reveal
Ken Livingstone, the former London Mayor, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease his family has announced. 78-year-old Mr Livingstone is being “well cared for by…
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BACP Warns That Older Dementia Patients Are Missing Out On Vital Talking Therapies
Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September) the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) warns that many older dementia patients are missing out on…
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Waitrose In Malvern Support Alzheimers Awareness Month With Elgar Court Care Home
Elgar Court Care Home in Malvern, is highlighting Alzheimer’s Awareness Month throughout September in the local community. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, the loss…
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British Airways And Alzheimer’s Society Announce New Partnership
British Airways has announced a new partnership with Alzheimer’s Society (AS) to raise funds and support customers travelling with dementia. For someone living with dementia,…
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24 Hour Sleep Out To Highlight Social Isolation
Staff at Field House care home in Church Stretton, Shropshire marked Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by spending 24hrs of isolation ‘wild camping’ in Marshbrook, Shropshire. Alzheimer’s…
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Report Calls For Manifesto Pledges To Tackle ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Diagnosis Rates
Ahead of the next general election campaign, Alzheimer’s Research UK has set out a series of calls for party leaders to tackle the increasing pressure…
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World Alzheimer’s Month: Never Too Early, Never Too Late
Care England today celebrates World Alzheimer’s Month which runs across September. The awareness campaign encourages people to come together to raise awareness and tackle stigmas…
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Local Care Team Taking To The Skies To Raise Money For Alzheimer’s Society
Exeter local Katie Derrick and her team at Right at Home Exeter & Exmouth will be embarking on a hair-raising skydive to raise money for…
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Oldham Athletic Chair, 73, to Row Atlantic Ocean for Alzheimer’s Research UK Fundraiser
This December, Chair of Oldham Athletic A.F.C, Frank Rothwell, will race solo and unsupported across the Atlantic as part of the World’s Toughest Row. This…
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Dementia Specialist Treats Residents To Retail Therapy
NOTTINGHAM dementia care home specialist, Church Farm Care, has opened its own shop at its Skylarks home in West Bridgford to encourage independence in its…
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4 Out Of 5 Unpaid Dementia Carers Take On The Bulk Of Caring Responsibilities
An Alzheimer’s Society survey of over 1,000 unpaid current and former carers of people with dementia shows that family and friends are the backbone of…
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