NHS Highlights Dementia Symptoms to Look Out for Over Christmas as Numbers Diagnosed Soar
As family and friends gather for the festive period, the NHS is highlighting the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for in loved…
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Ruth Langsford to Spread Dementia Awareness this Christmas in Partnership with ITV
As families cosy up in front of the TV to watch Christmas listings this festive season, ITV viewers may notice some differences to the messages…
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Dementia Experts Prepare For Anticipated January Spike In Calls
Photo: (Right to Left) David Baddiel, Suranne Jones and Anne-Marie Duff Alzheimer’s Society Celebrity Ambassadors including comedian and author David Baddiel, actor Suranne Jones and…
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Royal Navy Charity’s Care Homes Adopt Acclaimed ‘Butterfly Approach’ Dementia Model
A charity serving Royal Navy and Royal Marine veterans is set to enhance the high-quality offering at its two care homes with the adoption of…
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Dementia Emerges as Leading Cause of Death in the UK
Dementia remains the leading cause of death across the UK, according to a comprehensive analysis based on data from national statistics agencies. Over 75,000 deaths…
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Derbyshire Home Unveils Memorial Tree To Remember Those They Have Lost In 2024
A Derbyshire home has unveiled a memorial tree to remember those that have passed away in 2024. MHA Maple Leaf House have rebranded their existing…
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Alzheimer’s Society Report Exposes the Need for Mandatory Dementia Training Care England Says
Care England has issued a response to the Alzheimer’s Society ‘Because We’re Human Too’ report, which reveals a growing crisis: while the number of people…
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Angela Rippon CBE Backs Charity’s Call To Make Dementia Training Mandatory
Today (Wednesday 13 November) broadcaster and journalist, Angela Rippon CBE will join people affected by dementia at a special Alzheimer’s Society parliamentary event in Westminster,…
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Care Charities Initiate Merger To Enhance Services For Veterans
Two charities that care for Armed Forces veterans and their families living with disability, neurological conditions or dementia, have agreed to work towards a merger….
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‘Strictly’ Dance Moves Help People With Dementia
Volunteers from UK Power Networks swapped desks for dance moves, as they helped lead activities for elderly people at Stones End Day Centre in Southwark….
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Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
The Living well with dementia – better community provision for all report from national volunteering organisation, Royal Voluntary Service and the University of Birmingham reveals…
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Care Home Launches New Dementia Café To Raise Awareness
Signature at Coombe Hill Manor’s monthly sessions aim to provide a safe and relaxing space to support anyone in the community living with or impacted…
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Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
Thousands of people caring for loved ones with dementia are being left to cope alone, suggests a new report released today. The Living well with…
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Care England Calls for Greater Support for Young Onset Dementia
Care England has marked Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day by launching resources designed to raise awareness and advocate for urgent government action to support individuals…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Does Not Currently Demonstrate Value For The NHS says NICE
The costs of providing donanemab, including regular infusions and intensive monitoring for serious side effects, balanced against the relatively small benefit it provides to patients,…
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