Scientists have uncovered a mechanism that links high blood sugar with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation this week. The research was carried
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University of the West of Scotland (UWS) officially launched a new DVD, which will provide invaluable support and advice for carers of the person with advanced dementia, this week at
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The Alzheimer’s Society has issued a call for all businesses to create a dementia-friendly working environment and allow staff with dementia the opportunity to continue to play an active part
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More than half a million pounds worth of funding has been awarded to Age Scotland to raise awareness of dementia and promote early intervention among older people in Scotland. Funding
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The amount of money spent on research into dementia and stroke in the UK is still far too low, health experts have said. Analysis of funding for research into the
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Obese middle-aged people are nearly 30% less likely to develop dementia than those of a healthy weight, a study has revealed. It also found that underweight people of the same
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Controversial columnist Katie Hopkins has been accused of making “disgraceful” and “ill-informed” remarks about dementia patients by a leading charity. The reality TV star is well-known for her outspoken and
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A new £1m to plan to recruit new primary care support workers to help people diagnosed with dementia has been unveiled as part of a new Welsh Government drive to
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Care home staff need greater training to deal with residents who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transexual (LGBT) and living with dementia, a new report claims. The ‘Over the Rainbow’
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Is there a link between vitamin B12 deficiency and dementia? Are the increasing incidences of dementia associated with the digital revolution? These and other questions were posed to a panel
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