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Wolverhampton secure funding to assess impact of passive smoking on dementia

By Iain MacDonald7th June 2017Education & Training

The University of Wolverhampton has secured funding to carry out research on the impact of passive smoking on dementia. Professor Ruoling Chen from the University’s Faculty of Education, Health and

Dementia deaths to rocket by 2040, experts warn in plea for improved care

By Ella Pickover18th May 2017News England

The number of people who die from dementia is set to almost quadruple in coming years, a new study has found. Increasing deaths from the condition will contribute to a

John Partridge says mother died with nothing in bank account due to care costs

By Laura Harding11th May 2017News England

Former EastEnders star John Partridge has said his mother died with nothing in her bank account because of the cost of care home fees, just a year after he took

Abandoned by the state – crippling cost of dementia care leaving families destitute

By Jane Kirby11th May 2017News England

People would need to save £800 a year for 125 years to fund the cost of dementia care, according to a new report. The study, for the Alzheimer’s Society, warns

New research shows cannabis treatment can fight memory loss in older people

By John von Radowitz9th May 2017News England

Cannabis treatment could slow down – or even reverse – memory loss and other brain ageing effects in older people, say scientists. New research on mice has shown that low

New dementia programme is cutting hospital admissions in Northern Ireland

By Michael McHugh5th May 2017News Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland health authority is helping to revolutionise dementia treatment across the country. CLEAR Dementia Care aims to improve understanding of those with the condition and has dramatically reduced

Resource to help families overcome barriers when loved-one moves into care

By Iain MacDonald27th April 2017News Scotland

Visiting and keeping in touch with loved ones who have moved into a care home is a vital part of family life. And now a new resource has been launched

Jo Brand and James Cracknell join famous names supporting new Alzheimer’s campaign

By Rachael Burnett24th April 2017News England

A host of famous names are uniting in the fight against dementia, which is set to become the biggest killer of the 21st century. Comedian Jo Brand and Olympic gold

University of Edinburgh researchers join £250m dementia research project

By The Press Association20th April 2017Education & Training

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh are part of a £250 million project to combat dementia. The university is to join forces with five other institutions from England and Wales

Consuming diet drinks every day ‘significantly increases stroke and dementia risk’

By Jane Kirby20th April 2017News England

People who consume diet drinks every day are almost three times more likely to suffer a stroke or dementia, research suggests. Having at least one diet drink a day increased

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Wolverhampton secure funding to assess impact of passive smoking on dementia

Dementia deaths to rocket by 2040, experts warn in plea for improved care

John Partridge says mother died with nothing in bank account due to care costs

Abandoned by the state – crippling cost of dementia care leaving families destitute

New research shows cannabis treatment can fight memory loss in older people

New dementia programme is cutting hospital admissions in Northern Ireland

Resource to help families overcome barriers when loved-one moves into care

Jo Brand and James Cracknell join famous names supporting new Alzheimer’s campaign

University of Edinburgh researchers join £250m dementia research project

Consuming diet drinks every day ‘significantly increases stroke and dementia risk’

Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

Ex-scout leader found guilty of numerous child sexual offences after 27 years on run

Tory Government ‘unlawfully’ housed asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield – High Court

NHS England to be abolished to ‘cut bureaucracy’ and save millions – Starmer

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Wolverhampton secure funding to assess impact of passive smoking on dementia

Dementia deaths to rocket by 2040, experts warn in plea for improved care

John Partridge says mother died with nothing in bank account due to care costs

Abandoned by the state – crippling cost of dementia care leaving families destitute

New research shows cannabis treatment can fight memory loss in older people

New dementia programme is cutting hospital admissions in Northern Ireland

Resource to help families overcome barriers when loved-one moves into care

Jo Brand and James Cracknell join famous names supporting new Alzheimer’s campaign

University of Edinburgh researchers join £250m dementia research project

Consuming diet drinks every day ‘significantly increases stroke and dementia risk’