Emmerdale fans have praised the show for its sensitive portrayal of dementia in a special episode shown from the perspective of long-running character Ashley Thomas. Former vicar Ashley, played by
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An international team of scientists has announced a new advance in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by identifying a new drug target for not only improving symptoms of brain degeneration
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A renowned Belgian neuroscientist is to head the new £250 million UK Dementia Research Institute (DRI) which will put Britain at the cutting edge of science aimed at combating brain
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The Head of Dementia Innovation at a national charity has been honoured with a prestigious award, given in memory of a dementia activist. April Dobson is the 2016 recipient of
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Flickering light in the eyes could form the basis of a breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment with the potential to halt or even reverse the disease, research has shown. Extraordinary results from
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Dementia-preventing drugs similar to statins may be the long-term solution to Alzheimer’s, a leading expert has suggested. Just as statins reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, they would prevent the
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A former chef to the Royal family has given advice about preparing food for people with dementia. Peter Morgan-Jones, who has also previously worked in Michelin starred restaurants in Australia
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An immunotherapy drug hailed as a potential game changer in the treatment of Alzheimer’s has missed its targets in a large-scale clinical trial. The antibody treatment, solanezumab, failed to achieve
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Carers who repeatedly miss appointments with dementia sufferers have been claiming their patients did not remember them visiting, MPs have heard. Labour’s Rosena Allin-Khan, a former A&E doctor, added family
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An Alzheimer’s disease sufferer’s last year alive was living hell due to inadequate training for care staff, his daughter has said. Linda Jackson, 63, said she struggled to get good
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