Better Heart Health Linked With Lower Dementia Risk In Older Age Population
A team of scientists in France has identified a decreased dementia risk for people who have better heart health. The findings are published today (Tuesday…
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Dementia
Sunrise Senior Living UK Takes Part In 12-Month University Dementia Trial
Therapy that helps people with dementia maintain lifestyles is rolled out A technique that helps people living with dementia to see satisfying progress in achieving…
Read more...Common Painkiller Shows Harmful Side Effects In Dementia
Dementia researchers from across the globe have gathered in Chicago at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018. UK-based scientists are presenting their work on…
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New Dementia Care Programme At Abbotswood Court Unlocks Tender Moment
Utilising their new NAMASTE Care Programme, the Dementia Team at Abbotswood Court has helped to enable meaningful interactions with loved ones. Home to a dedicated…
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OSJCT’s Goodson Lodge Achieves Highest Ever Score For Dementia Design
The Orders of St John Care Trust’s Goodson Lodge Care Centre in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, has been awarded the Dementia Design Gold Award by independent experts…
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Care Home Given £30,000 To Help Residents With Dementia
A HARTLEPOOL care home has been allocated almost £30,000 to carry out improvements for residents with dementia. Queens Meadow Care Home was awarded the funding…
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People Who Frequently Feel Dizzy On Standing ‘At Future Risk Of Dementia’
“Middle-aged people who feel dizzy when standing up from a lying-down position may be at a higher risk of dementia or a stroke in the…
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Ten Minutes of Social Interaction Improves Wellbeing in Dementia Care
Research presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) has found that ten minutes of social interaction a day helps improve wellbeing for people with dementia…
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Counties Set out Social Care policy Positions in New Report
England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently…
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Retirement Levy” Suggested to Fund Future Care
A one-off “Retirement Levy”, to fund residential care, or care support people may require in old age, has been suggested by the Department of Health…
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New Partnership On Helpline For Lewy Body Dementia
The Lewy Body Society and Dementia UK are today launching a new partnership to offer expert advice and information on Lewy body dementia, through the…
Read more...Official Statistics Show Dementia Caused 13% Of UK Deaths In 2017
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for urgent investment in dementia research, following new statistics that show the condition accounted for 13% of all UK deaths…
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An Eye Opening Experience For Staff At Ashmere Derbyshire
Ashmere Derbyshire offered their staff the opportunity to participate on the Virtual Dementia Tour, as part of their ongoing professional development. The Virtual Dementia Tour…
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New Garden For The Elderly Is A Treat For The Senses
A new sensory garden for local residents and particularly people living with dementia to enjoy has been officially opened in Spalding. The brand new purpose-built…
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BRE And Loughborough University Open Dementia-Friendly Demonstration Home
A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home has been developed jointly by leading building science research centre BRE and experts from Loughborough University. The building is aimed at…
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