Loganberry Lodge Care Home Hosts Virtual Dementia Tour to Enhance Care
On 21st January, staff at Loganberry Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, recently took part in a groundbreaking training experience designed to…
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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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Care South Wins National Award For Dementia Care Training Scheme
Residential and home care provider, Care South, has won a national award recognising its specialist Dementia Care Coach training scheme. The care provider, which is…
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Dementia Projected to Become the Third Leading Cause of Death Globally by 2040
Dementia is on track to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2040, according to a newly published commentary in Nature Reviews Neurology…
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Longitude Prize On Dementia Partners With The London School Of Economics To Evaluate Finalist Technologies
Challenge Works, a global leader in the design and delivery of challenge prizes, has joined forces with expert researchers from the London School of Economics…
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Former Footballer Dean Windass Diagnosed with Dementia
Dean Windass, the former Hull City and Bradford City striker, has revealed he is living with stage 2 dementia. The diagnosis, which causes memory lapses…
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Study Highlights Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
A recent study has provided insights into how long individuals diagnosed with dementia can expect to live. Findings suggest that survival rates vary widely, averaging…
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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…
Read more...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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Dementia Experts Prepare For Anticipated January Spike In Calls
Photo: (Right to Left) David Baddiel, Suranne Jones and Anne-Marie Duff Alzheimer’s Society Celebrity Ambassadors including comedian and author David Baddiel, actor Suranne Jones and…
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Royal Navy Charity’s Care Homes Adopt Acclaimed ‘Butterfly Approach’ Dementia Model
A charity serving Royal Navy and Royal Marine veterans is set to enhance the high-quality offering at its two care homes with the adoption of…
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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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Derbyshire Home Unveils Memorial Tree To Remember Those They Have Lost In 2024
A Derbyshire home has unveiled a memorial tree to remember those that have passed away in 2024. MHA Maple Leaf House have rebranded their existing…
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