Menopause Hormone Therapy Does not Appear to Impact Dementia Risk
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk in post-menopausal women, in a…
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Dementia
Thousands of Hospital Bed Days Lost in Yorkshire Due to Lack of Social Care Capacity
Thousands of hospital bed days are being lost each year across Yorkshire because patients who are medically fit to leave hospital cannot be discharged due…
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Middle-Aged Men Lag Behind Younger Generations in Dementia Care Readiness
New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prospect of looking after someone…
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Frailty + Depression Likely Boost Dementia Risk in Older People Research Reveals
Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these 2 factors alone contributing around 17%…
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Croydon Care Home Celebrates Dementia Accreditation Award With Cabinet Member For Health & Social Care
Staff at RMBI Care Co. Home James Terry Court, a care home in South Croydon, has received an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation for outstanding support, care…
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Dementia Remains UK’s Leading Cause of Death as Crisis Deepens
Dementia has retained its position as the UK’s biggest killer for another year, claiming 76,894 lives in 2024 according to new analysis from Alzheimer’s Research…
Read more...Weight Loss Drug Does Not Slow Alzheimer’s, Says Drug Maker
A widely-used diabetes and weight-loss medication has failed to slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced. The…
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Chris Hemsworth Releases Alzheimer’s Documentary
Marvel star Chris Hemsworth is swapping the red carpet for the open road in a deeply personal new documentary from National Geographic. A Road Trip…
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Alzheimer’s Prevention Charity Pioneers Research On Nutrition Biomarkers To Detect Dementia Risk From Age 18
The Food for the Brain Foundation’s Cognitive Function Test will now be used to assess blood biomarkers being developed in the ‘READ OUT’ trial, a…
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Transforming Care Through Sensory Innovation
Multi Sensory Care Solutions: Bringing Outstanding Care Excellence to Your Setting When a care facility achieves an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, placing…
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Actor’s Son to Trek 140km for Dementia Research in Tribute to Mother
The son of celebrated actress Pauline Quirke MBE has announced plans for an ambitious five-day fundraising trek covering 140 kilometres across five counties in support…
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University Academic Calls for Emotionally Intelligent Dementia Care at UK Dementia Congress
The future of quality dementia care relies on understanding and emotional awareness that the experience of dementia heightens feelings and lessens thinking, according to Professor…
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Promising Research Into Shingles Vaccine as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research led…
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Alzheimer’s Society Appoints Former Health Department Director as New Leader
Alzheimer’s Society has appointed Michelle Dyson as its new chief executive, bringing nearly three decades of health and social care expertise to the leading dementia…
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Worcester-Based Home Recognised Nationally For Leadership And Innovation In Dementia Care
The Mill House Care Home in Worcester has achieved the Three Star Platinum Accreditation from the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) — the organisation’s…
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