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Tag: Alzheimers
MOOC to tackle Dementia 2020 Challenge back by popular demand
The University of Derby’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled ‘Bridging the Dementia Divide’ is back by popular demand after the University received high levels of requests to run the
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Alzheimer’s charity highlights emotional plight of ‘silent army of carers’
People who care for a loved one with dementia are “struggling in silence”, a charity has warned. The Alzheimer’s Society said caring for someone with dementia could take an “enormous
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Care home gardens to be landscaped in £1.3m dementia-friendly project
Care home gardens will be landscaped with scented flowers, seats and bird feeders using a National Lottery grant, in a bid to provide familiar settings for people with dementia. Outdoor
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New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits
It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing information gathered during routine visits to the family doctor, according to research published in the open access
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Funding boost for projects supporting dementia sufferers in Scotland
An organisation which supports older people to live longer in their own homes has been given one million pounds to provide customised support services for people affected by dementia. The
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New service aims to support 3,000 living with dementia in Herefordshire
A joint-venture by the Alzheimer’s Society, Herefordshire Council and the University of Worcester has resulted in the opening of a new service for people living with mild to moderate dementia
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Research: People with dementia gain from learning self management skills
People with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found. Research involving Bangor University
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Dementia patients at risk from ‘shockingly poor’ care in some NHS hospitals
Dementia patients face a gamble with their chances of recovery due to “shockingly poor” treatment offered by some NHS hospitals, the Alzheimer’s Society has warned. A study found “shocking” variations
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Report: Life story work with people with dementia: an evaluation
Everybody has a life story. These are rich and varied and can be used to communicate who we are to the people around us. People with dementia sometimes need help
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