Actress Pauline Quirke Diagnosed With Dementia
Pauline Quirke has been diagnosed with dementia and will be stepping away from acting, her husband has confirmed. The 65-year-old actress, best known for playing…
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Alzheimer’s
The Perfume Shop Celebrate Raising £1.6 Million Over A Decade For A Cure
Alzheimer’s Research partner, The Perfume Shop, has reached a partnership milestone – raising over £1.6 million for dementia research. The incredible achievement was celebrated at…
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Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Pill Offers New Hope for Patients in the UK
A groundbreaking new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, developed by Aberdeen-based pharmaceutical company TauRX, could soon be available on the NHS, offering hope to millions of…
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NHS Highlights Dementia Symptoms to Look Out for Over Christmas as Numbers Diagnosed Soar
As family and friends gather for the festive period, the NHS is highlighting the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for in loved…
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Ruth Langsford to Spread Dementia Awareness this Christmas in Partnership with ITV
As families cosy up in front of the TV to watch Christmas listings this festive season, ITV viewers may notice some differences to the messages…
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Railway 200 Stands With Alzheimer’s Research For A Cure
Railway 200, a new campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway, announced Alzheimer’s Research UK as its charity partner. The celebration will last…
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Dementia Emerges as Leading Cause of Death in the UK
Dementia remains the leading cause of death across the UK, according to a comprehensive analysis based on data from national statistics agencies. Over 75,000 deaths…
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Staff At Boroughbridge Manor Elf Themselves To Raise Awareness For Alzheimers
Staff at Boroughbridge Manor Care Home in Boroughbridge swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day (Wednesday December 4) in an effort to raise…
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Alzheimer’s Society Report Exposes the Need for Mandatory Dementia Training Care England Says
Care England has issued a response to the Alzheimer’s Society ‘Because We’re Human Too’ report, which reveals a growing crisis: while the number of people…
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Angela Rippon CBE Backs Charity’s Call To Make Dementia Training Mandatory
Today (Wednesday 13 November) broadcaster and journalist, Angela Rippon CBE will join people affected by dementia at a special Alzheimer’s Society parliamentary event in Westminster,…
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Community Spirit Shines at Frank Foster House with £240 Raised for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The residents and staff at Frank Foster House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, successfully raised £240 in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK,…
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Care England Calls for Greater Support for Young Onset Dementia
Care England has marked Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day by launching resources designed to raise awareness and advocate for urgent government action to support individuals…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Does Not Currently Demonstrate Value For The NHS says NICE
The costs of providing donanemab, including regular infusions and intensive monitoring for serious side effects, balanced against the relatively small benefit it provides to patients,…
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Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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Two Roker Care Homes Bring Communities Together As Residents Complete Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk
Residents and colleagues from HC-One’s Falstone Manor and Falstone Court care homes, in Roker, Sunderland, bring communities together to participate in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory…
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