Care South Home Manager To Take On 70.3-Mile ‘Ironman’ Challenge For Dementia UK
Care South Home Manager Debbie Preston will taking on a 70.3-mile triathlon to support the fight against dementia. Debbie, who is home manager of Care…
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Dementia Deaths In Scotland Rise Nearly 6% Year On Year
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, is calling for a government commitment to fund more dementia research than ever before following new figures…
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Reminiscence Caravan Will Bring Back Memories For Those With Dementia
– A retro-style ‘reminiscence’ caravan designed to help those with Dementia has been opened by the Mayor of Winchester at Westacre Nursing Home, Sleepers Hill,…
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Dyson Raises £17,500 For Dementia Research
It was the biggest year yet for the annual Dyson Football Marathon – as players raised more than £17,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK following eight…
Read more...Dementia Charity Launches Mass Survey To Help Shape Future Treatments
Alzheimer’s Research UK is asking people to take part in a new survey that could help shape future treatments for dementia. The online survey asks…
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Six-Year-Old Organises Fundraiser To Thank Charity For Grandad’s Dementia Care
A six-year-old girl has raised money for the charity caring for her grandfather. Greta Thomas held a summer fundraiser at her home for The Royal…
Read more...Dementia Charity Calls For Life-Saving Messaging To Remain In NHS Health Checks
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling on government to continue including dementia risk reduction messaging in NHS Health Checks. The appeal comes after the Department of…
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Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment Limits Dementia-Related Brain Changes
JAMA: Association of Intensive vs Standard Blood Pressure Control With Cerebral White Matter Lesions Research from the US-based SPRINT MIND study has revealed that intensive…
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Dementia-Friendly Walk In Wishaw Recognised By National Charity
AN INCLUSIVE local walking group ran by a care home in Wishaw has been nominated for a Scottish walking charity’s prestigious 2019 Volunteer Awards. Scotland’s…
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Sporting Memories Charity Helps People Living With Dementia To Harness The Power Of Reminiscence
The Sporting Memories Foundation has been chosen by Person Centred Software as its charity of the year. The charity tackles dementia, depression and loneliness through…
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Over 20,000 Research Participants Recruited Through Join Dementia Research
Figures released this week show that over 20,000 people have taken part in vital research studies thanks to Join Dementia Research. The innovative UK-wide service, run…
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One In Eight Deaths Now Attributed To Dementia
Almost one in eight people died from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in 2018, with the proportion increasing for the fourth successive year, up from 12.7%…
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Artists Share Results Of Ground-Breaking Dementia Study
A pioneering pilot study exploring the impact of creative workshops on those living with dementia at Belong Crewe care village has proved a huge success,…
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Nile Rodgers Announced As BBC Music Day Ambassador In Support Of Dementia
Musician and producer Nile Rodgers is to be this year’s ambassador for BBC Music Day as part of a new project to bring music to…
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Music Students Add Dementia Therapy To Their Bow
Music students at Cheshire College South & West have celebrated the culmination of a nine-month intergenerational initiative that has seen them become music therapists for…
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