Renowned dementia research team joins the University of Exeter
A global figure in the field of dementia study has joined the University of Exeter to lead a new Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH). Professor Linda
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Research project to explore views on dementia and outdoor activity
The Mental Health Foundation is carrying out a research project commissioned by Natural England’s Outdoors for All programme, which is asking people who are living with ??dementia? and their ??carers?
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Alzheimer’s Scotland axe home care visits in Moray
Older people living with Alzheimer’s in Moray are to lose vital care in their own homes after a leading dementia charity decided to axe a loss-making service. Alzheimer Scotland said
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Scandanavian study showing programme can slow dementia
A comprehensive programme of healthy eating advice, exercise, brain-training and health management can slow down mental decline in older people, research has shown. Scientists studied the effects of the programme
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Women hit hardest by effects of dementia
Women are hit hardest by the dementia epidemic sweeping Britain, according to a new study. The illness is not only the leading cause of death among British woman, but they
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£30m boost aims to address ‘desperate’ lack of dementia treatments
A network of dementia research centres is being launched with £30 million in funding to find a cure for the disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the world’s largest dedicated dementia research
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Study attributes 76% of cognitive decline due to lifestyle
Lifestyle is responsible for about three quarters of brain ageing – but there are “simple and effective ways” to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of
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Scots universities eye test could identify Alzheimer’s
Researchers are investigating whether a simple eye test could be used to identify the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. A three-year £1.1 million project will look at whether warning signs
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Social stigma hampering Dementia research with 25% hiding condition
A quarter of people diagnosed with dementia hide the fact for fear of being stigmatised, according to a new report. The Medical Research Council (MRC), which commissioned the joint report
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Welsh Inspectorate staff to become ‘Dementia Friends’
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has pledged that their staff will become Dementia Friends in a move to better understand dementia and the impact it can have on
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