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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Dementia
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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Berkshire Care Home Celebrates Dementia Accreditation Award For Outstanding Care
Providing outstanding dementia care isn’t just about meeting needs — it’s about creating a Home where residents feel valued, understood and cared for. At Prince…
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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…
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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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Broadcaster Angela Rippon Champions Care UK’s Dementia Awareness Campaign
CARER editor Peter Adams recently had the privilege of speaking with Angela Rippon, the celebrated broadcaster and ambassador for Care UK’s campaign, The Big Dementia…
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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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Government Launches Independent Commission to Reform Social Care
The UK Government has unveiled plans to establish a new independent commission dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges within adult social care and formulating long-term…
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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…
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