Premier Community Home Care Raises Over £1900 In Aid Of Dementia UK
Premier Community Home Care have completed a 24-Hour Memory Walk at YourSpace Gym in Mansfield, raising over £1900 in aid of Dementia UK. Starting at…
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Wigan Care Home In Top 10%
A Wigan-based dementia care home has achieved the highest possible accreditation for its outstanding commitment to dementia care. Worthington Lake Care Home, part of the…
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More Than Three Quarters Of Dementia Carers Have No Back Up Plan For When They Can’t Care
According to research published by national charity Dementia Carers Count, over three quarters of dementia carers do not have any contingency plans in place for…
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Alzheimer’s Society Event Brings Dementia Innovation To Life
On Tuesday 18 March, Alzheimer’s Society will host an immersive showcase bringing together leaders in healthcare, innovation, and research to explore how new innovative solutions…
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Scotland Says No to Alzheimer’s Drug lecanemab
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has rejected a new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab (sold under the brand name Leqembi), for use on the NHS in Scotland….
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Study Reveals How Lifelong Exercise Could Protect Against Dementia
A team at University College London (UCL) has found a link between regular physical activity throughout life and changes in the brain which could help…
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Care Resident Richard McQueen Celebrates Centenary with Special Surprise from Wycombe Wanderers
Surrey Heights Dementia Care Centre, part of CHD Living, recently marked a significant milestone as resident Richard McQueen celebrated his 100th birthday with a touching…
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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…
Read more...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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