Frailty could make people more susceptible to dementia, says study
Being frail could tip older people towards dementia, according to a new study. Scientists have found that those over the age of 59 who were weak were more likely to
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Elderly should keep mobile to stave off the effects of dementia
Older people who move around more – even if they are just doing housework – may protect themselves against the effects of dementia, research has shown. Scientists studied the donated
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University scientists claim robot could help dementia patients live independently
A robot built by scientists in the US could help elderly people and those with dementia live independently at home, its creators claim. Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) say
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Guidance: Only one in 10 can identify the symptoms of dementia
Findings of a nationwide study conducted by social care start-up Cera Care have revealed that just one in ten Brits are able to spot the early symptoms of dementia. This
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Man who admitted killing wife with dementia in ‘act of mercy’ walks free from court
An 84-year-old man who killed his dementia-suffering wife with an iron pole in an “act of mercy” has walked free from court. Lawrence Franks was unable to cope with the
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Five-minute neck scan could become part of future dementia screening
A five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could become part of future dementia screening, researchers have suggested. If confirmed in larger studies, the scan – which
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Study finds health services must address multiple conditions in dementia care
Most people living with dementia also have at least one other health condition, and health services need to adapt to optimise their health and quality of life, a new study
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Dame Barbara Windsor calls for a stand against dementia in new video
Dame Barbara Windsor has appeared on video for the first time to speak publicly about dementia – as her husband said that “there is still so much of her there”
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Half of women likely to develop dementia, Parkinson’s or have a stroke – study
Half of women will develop dementia, Parkinson’s disease or have a stroke in their lifetime, new research suggests. About a third of men aged 45 and one in two women
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Webwatch: Music website launched to help trigger memories in people with dementia
A website has been launched to trigger memories in people suffering from dementia. BBC Music Memories follows research showing how music benefits those with the condition. The new site, for
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